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Posted by: Tz Toy Aug 25 2020, 09:55 AM

Thanks to some great pics here at 914 World, i was able to remove the ign cylinder lock out of my 76, however finding a replacement or place to repair it is proving problematic. My old one will turn as far as "run", but not to "start".
Suggestions?

Posted by: ndfrigi Aug 25 2020, 10:02 AM

maybe you just need the ignition switch

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/pel_search_2016.cgi?description=ignition+switch#

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Aug 25 2020, 10:15 AM

I agree, the plastic cracks so one cannot reach the crank position any longer

QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Aug 25 2020, 09:02 AM)

maybe you just need the ignition switch

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/pel_search_2016.cgi?description=ignition+switch#

Posted by: Bleyseng Aug 25 2020, 10:35 AM

I had this problem and it took me a year to figure it out. Installed new ignition switch and same problem,I couldn't get it to fire in the start position. Took it apart and using a screwdriver into the ignition switch it started every time! Finally I noticed the metal tang that comes off the key part was worn down. So I filed it flat and epoxied a new thin piece of metal on it and smoothed it all nice so it fit into the plastic ignition switch part. Starts everytime now.

Posted by: Tz Toy Sep 1 2020, 12:56 PM

Sorry, slow to respond. Had to get garage freed up so I could bring 914 back in. It isn't the ign switch. Starts find with a screwdriver.

In the off position the tang hits the stop, but going towards start, the tang comes up short.

Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 2 2020, 11:36 AM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24382
date='Aug 25 2020, 08:55 AM' post='2845807']
Thanks to some great pics here at 914 World, i was able to remove the ign cylinder lock out of my 76, however finding a replacement or place to repair it is proving problematic. My old one will turn as far as "run", but not to "start".
Suggestions?
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I think I may have a spare 76 tumbler assembly. May have a key to it.
Or it could be keyed to your key.
Rekey cost $40. Lock assembly $50.
Bruce

Posted by: dangrouche Sep 2 2020, 12:44 PM

QUOTE(Tz Toy @ Sep 1 2020, 11:56 AM)

Sorry, slow to respond. Had to get garage freed up so I could bring 914 back in. It isn't the ign switch. Starts find with a screwdriver.

In the off position the tang hits the stop, but going towards start, the tang comes up short.

Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 2 2020, 03:23 PM

@http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showuser=24382

Edit. I have an assembly

I think I may have a spare 76 tumbler assembly. May have a key to it.
Or it could be keyed to your key.
Rekey cost $40. Lock assembly $50.
Bruce
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