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NW Task Force · 06-01-2013, 01:51 AM

Hhhmmm........I may have found something that explains my dilemma.

Check out the diagrams I found online............

My ignition switch is a repro V8 style that fits 55-59 pickups. The terminals on the back have BAT/ACC/SOL/IGN1/IGN2 I noticed that some other ignition switches later on had BAT/ACC/SOL/IGN/GRD. I am wondering since mine is an early style reproduction that using a jumper between IGN1 & IGN2 is really the way to make it work.

06-01-2013, 01:51 AM	#46
NW Task Force Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Poulsbo, WA USA Posts: 247	Hhhmmm........I may have found something that explains my dilemma. Check out the diagrams I found online............ My ignition switch is a repro V8 style that fits 55-59 pickups. The terminals on the back have BAT/ACC/SOL/IGN1/IGN2 I noticed that some other ignition switches later on had BAT/ACC/SOL/IGN/GRD. I am wondering since mine is an early style reproduction that using a jumper between IGN1 & IGN2 is really the way to make it work. Attached Images __________________ 1957 Chevy Pickup 1/2T, stepside, big window, 77' Camaro subframe, 3rd gen Firebird rearend w/3.23 gears & disc brakes, 66' 283cid, TH350 auto, everything else is original