What is the correct position for the ignition switch in the off position. The cylinder is original. A picture would also be worth a 1000 words. I’m not convinced it is correct in the attached picture.
Last edited by ChevyDarren; 05/21/20223:27 PM.
Darren Current Project - 1950 3100 5 Window with a rebuilt 216 and 3 speed trans
My experience is that reproduction Asian switches are junk (sloppy inside). My truck wouldn't start sometimes with new switch. I swapped back to my original and used the new key lock cylinder.
Less that 1000 words.
"Adding CFM to a truck will only help at engine speeds you don't want to use." "I found there was nothing to gain beyond 400 CFM."
For the original 3-position switch on my '48, straight up = ON. To the left = OFF with key. To the right = OFF w/o key (there's a little lever for this). I suspect that the latter was used in the old days on the ranch or farm when one of several folks might use the truck and keys were a pain in the neck.
Last edited by Wally / Montana; 05/21/20223:28 PM.
34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
There was a switch made in Taiwan which is an exact (except that the one from Taiwan is rated for 30 Amps) copy of the old general switch sold by NAPA, Western Auto and many others in the 1960s. It has been copied by some folks in China and I hear that one is not so good (sold under Dorman and other brands). The one I got from Taiwan came to me via Amazon in 2018 and was made by Uriah. Now they still have that Uriah switch but it is made in China. Keep looking. If you find the switch from Taiwan, it is top notch.
~ Jon 1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
Darren, Just an observation. Looks like your lock cylinder/switch might be 180 off (upside down?) compared to bouymaker's pic and what i recall mine looks like. I think tooth section of key slot should be down and agree with bouymaker's "CCW" info. Dash and interior is looking good.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
'57 GMC 102, Original 347 V8, HydraMatic, 3.08 rear gear, added A/C, disk front brakes, HEI, AFB carb, '98 Honda Black Currant paint. T-boned and totaled 10/12 '52 GMC 152 Stake Bed, Original 228, SM420, added A/C, HEI, disk front brakes, '67 Chev 3.55 rear gear. Gets used as a real truck.
From info available in on-line manuals (same in 1948 and 1951 owners in this case) available from "chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com", the original manuals indicate the Choke control is located upper dash and Throttle control is located directly above ignition switch (lower dash). See picture in link below (picture from "bouymaker" matches).
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~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
I always thought my switch had slipped in place or been installed wrong by a previous owner.
I assumed it should be like any other ignition switch with straight up being "off" and one click clockwise would be the "on" position.
And my Choke button is on top and Throttle is on bottom.
Last edited by Otto Skorzeny; 05/22/202211:20 PM.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
Quick pic of my dash showing the iggy switch, choke and throttle.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Yes, if you drop your truck off at a shop, remind the guys straight up is ON. The guys at the glass shop ran my battery down while the key was in the right (OFF) position.
Last edited by Wally / Montana; 05/23/20223:11 PM.
34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
Yes, if you drop your truck off at a shop, remind the guys straight up is ON. The guys at the glass shop ran my battery down while the key was in the right (OFF) position.
Wally, you mean while the key was in the right (ON) position.
Last edited by Otto Skorzeny; 05/23/20225:20 PM.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
