Left side ignition switch conversion-Alternate Idea, Conversion is completed. |
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Left side ignition switch conversion-Alternate Idea, Conversion is completed. |
jkb944t |
Mar 22 2017, 11:07 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
I am considering an alternate plan for a left side ignition switch conversion. My plan is to alter a standard 914-4 steering column to accept a left side 911 ignition switch including the locking feature.
I would remove the right hand ignition switch and possibly fill in the area like some others have done. The other option would be to insert a push button switch instead of the key tumbler and use it to energize a windshield washer pump motor. I will need to get some dimensions shown on the photo so I know how to modify the standard 914-4 column to accept the 911 ignition switch. It would be very helpful if someone can help with these dimensions. Jeff B |
raynekat |
Mar 6 2018, 12:01 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,157 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Curious about the wiring differences between the 914 and 911 ignition switches.
Is most of the wiring pretty similar? Or are there additional wires needed or not needed when making the switch? I do like the idea of relocating the ignition switch especially for a 914-6 conversion car. Also the fact the 911 switch is more robust too. |
jkb944t |
Mar 6 2018, 12:15 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
Curious about the wiring differences between the 914 and 911 ignition switches. Is most of the wiring pretty similar? Or are there additional wires needed or not needed when making the switch? I do like the idea of relocating the ignition switch especially for a 914-6 conversion car. Also the fact the 911 switch is more robust too. The wiring between the 914-4 and the 914-6 ignition switch looks to be rather straight forward. The only wire I am a little unsure of is the buzzer wire. I will try to document the wiring conversion sometime this week. I started on it this weekend but I am not quite done yet. You are correct about the 911 ignition switch being much more robust which was part of my justification for doing the conversion. Jeff B |
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