Yes, if the teeth aren't chewed up and the Bendix (improper term) is working properly, if you can take the slop out it should engage. If the switch contacts (about ten bucks) are burned away badly then that may a reason it is not engaging.
Here is an example of how one creative old farmer was able to put off replacing his switch: http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/image/131215242/large
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL

Last edited by Denny Graham; 08/07/2011 3:13 PM.

Denny G
Sandwich, IL