Ignition switches explored!

[ricmoran]

So what has been seen of prices of these at swap meets vs flea bay?

[Robert Luland]

None, they bring top dollar. Bob L

[sswaney]

Interesting so far but nothing definate. I have several examples of each style. The ones with the early style cover (67 and earlier?) all have key codes on them while the later ( 68 and later?) all are of the blank tumbler type. These late versions do have a small cirlular mark on the tumbler but all of them have the Shovelhead style cover.

[vph-d]

Scott,
The later switches do have tumbler type cylinder, but no numbers. Your 'early' style switches are the 64-67 style with tumbler type cylinder and visible numbers.
VPH-D

John in Colorado

[marsh1915hd]

I have been building switch and have done about 300. I need any parts you want to sell for 1968 and back switchs. I sell switchs and do rebuilds with your switch. I have some Original Keys and am look for any origianl keys I can buy.
VPH-D know his switchs. Terry Marsh1915hd@msn.com

[marsh1915hd]

Here are some of my switch parts.

[23JDCA 808]

Wow. I am impressed.

[marsh1915hd]

Bill I have been buying switchs and parts for 20 years. They now cost $100 or more for a junk one. I use to buy them for $35 for a good one. Am looking to buy any switchs or parts. It's not the same money anymore, gas is $4 up 10 times the price when I was buying switch at $35.[IMG]

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That is a Original 741 switch in the picture and it is for sale, $200
I can sell you a switch or repair yours. New look or old look it's up to you. I replace the main spring on all of them with NOS Harley part.
Terry marsh1915hd@msn.com

[Carl Olsen]

We had a limited run of switch contact bases for the early switches made and they are available for $40.ea. Contact us at www.carlcycle@nrctv.com
Carl

[48hdbob1]

Refer to Mr. Palmer's book, pg. 388

[51FL]

I have a an ignition switch with numbers on the tumbler , but it has a shovel type cap . Is this correct for an early Shovel or did someone change the cap at one time and this is an early switch?

[gotnoclass]

switch housing material?

Hi, reading all of this great information, can someone please tell if at some point switches were made out of stainless? look at the pics I have attached. It is an original B&S switch with a B3 72 number on it. Talking to some folks, I gather that most switches were chrome plated?? or maybe not? the one in the pic did not pass the magnet test.. any input would be greatly appreciated.
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[upsrod]

They are chrome plated brass.

[Tommo]

Everything in this photo is H.D. as far as I'm aware.
Thought it might be of interest to those people restoring J models

[exeric]

That's an amazing pile of great stuff Peter.