Ignition Switch

[54Police74]

Can someone assist me with the positioning of the contact roller when in the OFF position? A photo with the switch viewed showing the contact roller would be helpful.

[Rubone]

When in the off position the roller is perpendicular to the mounting legs.

[T. Cotten]

This may or may not be the same as your switch, 54,

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But it might help others,

...Cotten

[otis71]

I replaced the contact bar and contact plate in a switch with original NOS parts. The spring appeared more than adequate but I still have a small dead spot when turning on the headlight. Also lubed it sparingly with dielectric grease. Any ideas why?

[Rubone]

OEM or aftermarket contact bar? Some AM are smaller diameter and basically junk. And are the rivets tight on the contact plate?

[droptopford]

I replaced the contact bar and contact plate in a switch with original NOS parts. The spring appeared more than adequate but I still have a small dead spot when turning on the headlight.

Not to minimize your issue but honestly, I never had an ignition switch that didn't have a small 'dead spot' between Run and Lights.

[otis71]

Both the plate and bar were nos oem parts

[54Police74]

Rubone, thank You for quick response. My assembly of the switch was as you suggested. After tracing the wiring following the diagrams(many times) I have the following issue's. In off position tail lamp is light, #2 position gen & oil lamp light, tail lamp off, #3 position gen and oil lamp light and horn functions. This is a police model and I'm using a 49-54 wiring diagram(standard Equipped) with new replacement wiring kit.