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| | | | Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 98 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 98 | The ignition switch on my 66 chevy truck is acting up. Sometimes when you turn it to start the starter does not engage. Also, I'm trying to start it after the winter off and it will not start. It fired once, but does not other than that.
I'm wondering if the switch is the source of both issues. What do you think?
Mike Kelley
1966 Chevy C10 SWB - 250 L6/S10 T5
2002 Chevy Ext 1500 4x4
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 56 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 56 | I've have similar problems with my 65. I just replaced the ignition switch and the electrical problems evaporated. The Bakelite was melted and the wires were shorting out intermittently. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 98 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 98 | When I replace it do I need to purchase the tumbler too or can I use my current one?
Thanks!
Mike Kelley
1966 Chevy C10 SWB - 250 L6/S10 T5
2002 Chevy Ext 1500 4x4
Http://myol66.wordpress.com
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I had a bad ignition switch in my 52, so I took it apart and cleaned and sanded the contacts, good as new.
It is a little tricky to get apart, but with some patience and care it can be done. Not sure how different your switch is though, but worth a look to see if it can be fixed.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Use your current lock tumbler. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 461 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 461 | Yes, you can use the same lock cylinder, but make sure you don't have something else causing your trouble. Connections and starter solenoid trouble are not uncommon. The starter solenoid can usually be repaired with a kit.
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