Mag switch rebuild?
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Mag switch rebuild?
My original mag switch is failing to ground and I was wondering if anyone here has ever taken one apart and rebuilt it. I still have a factory switch which is keyed the same as my doors and I kind of hate to just throw a new one from Bendix in. Bill K
Polished 48 170 Cat 22 JD 620 & Pug
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I re read my post and see that it was not really clear. I actually have the Bendix to use as a repacement for my original (manufacturer unknown) switch. I was trying to avoid installing the new Bendix switch because my old mag switch was keyed the same as my doors. That said the actual Keyed part is seperate from the mag switch so any original mag switch from an original 48 170 will work. I know looking for an original switch is a long shot but I had to give it a try as I have a very original 170 and I am trying to keep it that way as much as possible. Thanks for your help guys. Bill K
Polished 48 170 Cat 22 JD 620 & Pug
Bill this is not as difficult as it might first appear. Any qualified locksmith can adjust your switch to your key. If possible, take both switches to your locksmith so he can swap the tumblers.
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
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50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
Bendix Mag switches
This isn't the Traders section but i've got two stock Bendix mag switches i'll let go for $75.00 EA and that includes shipping. Lance