Re: 1939 Ignition switch removal

Posted by HH56 On 2016/12/6 15:43:57

Not sure which switch you have exactly as there were two or three versions used from 35-42. The knob shaft retention is about the same for all though. Here is an illustration of one version with a good depiction of how the shaft fits in the switch mechanism. Note the slightly angled metal on top of the switch shaft which forms a second layer.

To install, you should be able to put the shaft in the dash hole and push it all the way in. Without the bezel being tightened it should be fairly loose and maneuverable. Tilt both the switch and shaft until the portion of shaft going into the switch lines up. Because of the two layers, the holes in the switch for the shaft will be a bit offset when viewed straight on making it appear the hole is slightly small. The top layer is a spring steel like material which has to be compressed slightly to lay the two layers and holes directly over one another and open the hole up. The shaft is inserted in the hole and then the spring steel upper layer is released so the offset will be back and capture the shaft so it won't work out of the hole.

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