Key wont stay in ignition
 

Is it common for an ignition switch to become worn on the inside so that the key will not stay? From looking at pictures on different vendors websites I am pretty sure I have the right key however it will not stay in the ignition and I am tired of having to dig it out of my pocket every time I want to turn the engine off. I have 72 model 86 with a three wire ignition and the little ignak two lobed key. I took the switch out and inspected it thinking maybe a key had been broken off inside it but could not see anything wrong with it. I like to keep things original but have a hard time spending the money for a new switch just for this reason. Just wondering if anyone else has came across this issue.

Mine does the same thing....Hope someone has a better answer than me. I got 550 cord tied to mine.

I have the opposite problem, I can't get my key out of my 127.

The 149, that I used to have, the key would fall out all the time so i just tied a string to it and hooked it to the hydro lift lever.

I imagine it's prolly a common thing given the age and (ab)use some of these machines have gone through in the past

That's what I figured but I thought I would throw it out there just to see. I don't want to put any holes in the dash or I would put a toggle and a push button and do away with the key all together.

Epoxy? :bigthink:

At least some silicone window sealant. :bigeyes:

I had a 149 that the key fell out of. I looked through the junk drawer, and found one that was slightly thicker. Worked perfect.

I do not think the "teeth" on the key do anything!! :HeadScratch:

A different key ain't a bad idea. Good thinking!!

I'm pretty sure you're right about the teeth.

They don't. You can start them with a screwdriver.

Or go all the way and buy a new switch. :biggrin2:

MAN, do you live in a different world than me!! :bigeyes:

Heck, I had to eat potatoes, peas, salad, berries and cherries out of my own garden to get by tonight for dinner.


Maybe, when the next welfare check comes? :bigthink:

:biggrin2:

Dang Cad. Been looking for salad plant for years, can't find one to save my soul up here:biggrin2: