Re: 1951 Chevy Deluxe Ignition

Posted by willie in mn on May 29, 2007 at 05:49:17 from (64.12.116.195):

In Reply to: 1951 Chevy Deluxe Ignition posted by Curt on May 28, 2007 at 19:35:33:

Curt
Ah yes, brings back many fond memories. 49-52 Chev switches. If it is the original, the switch has 3 positions. Key can be removed in any position.
Handy feature as you can leave motor running & remove key to open trunk, garage door etc, or just leave key in pocket.
Turn to the left-off & locked, straight up-on, turn to right-off but not locked. There should be 2 little "ears" so you can turn it back & forth between "on" & "right side off" with the key removed. 49-50 had just 1 "ear" at bottom, 51-52 had 2 "ears", top & bottom.
Try turning key to center"straight up" position. Gas gauge should jump up & heater blower should work. That is the "run" position.
Has been a long time, but if my memory is right, Chev & Olds had 6 volt, NEGATIVE ground battery, everything else was POSITIVE ground.
Enjoy your car, was a well built machine, just not a high speed cruiser.
Send me an e-mail for more info.
HTH
Willie

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