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barry · 03-22-2012, 03:08 PM

can anyone tell me the trick to installing a new on-off ignition switch plate on a 32 ford. my old one was worn and cut off. the hole in the new switch plate is not large enough for the switch to pass. What am I missing?

32phil · 03-22-2012, 03:54 PM

If I remember correctly you have to turn the plate sideways and once it is past the bullseye part you can turn it back. Bend it to conform to the shape of the drop at that point. Try to use the original pins to hold it. The repro pins are to large.

DavidG · 03-22-2012, 04:45 PM

Not only too large, but those pins have helical threads, which Ford did use after the 1932 model year. The '32 originals are round-head brass nails without any texture or threads on the shank.

barry · 03-22-2012, 05:21 PM

Even when I turn the plate sideway the bullseye part is larger than the hole. Is this a problem with all the reproduction plates?.

32dude · 03-22-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by barry

Even when I turn the plate sideway the bullseye part is larger than the hole. Is this a problem with all the reproduction plates?.

Get a new plate from Drake they have the correct hole size the ones from Macs have to small of hole Just went through this on one drop.

barry · 03-23-2012, 06:52 AM

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03-22-2012, 03:08 PM	#1
barry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 146	replacing a 32 on-off ignition switch plate can anyone tell me the trick to installing a new on-off ignition switch plate on a 32 ford. my old one was worn and cut off. the hole in the new switch plate is not large enough for the switch to pass. What am I missing?

03-22-2012, 03:54 PM	#2
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 936	Re: replacing a 32 on-off ignition switch plate If I remember correctly you have to turn the plate sideways and once it is past the bullseye part you can turn it back. Bend it to conform to the shape of the drop at that point. Try to use the original pins to hold it. The repro pins are to large. __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

03-22-2012, 04:45 PM	#3
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: replacing a 32 on-off ignition switch plate Not only too large, but those pins have helical threads, which Ford did use after the 1932 model year. The '32 originals are round-head brass nails without any texture or threads on the shank.

03-22-2012, 05:21 PM	#4
barry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 146	Re: replacing a 32 on-off ignition switch plate Even when I turn the plate sideway the bullseye part is larger than the hole. Is this a problem with all the reproduction plates?.

03-23-2012, 06:52 AM	#6
barry Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 146	Re: replacing a 32 on-off ignition switch plate Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks!