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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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ignition switch. what is this bracket

I pulled my ignition switch about a month ago. there is this bracket I can't figure out how it was on
any ideas. I'll try to post a pic. my starter wouldn't stop and I have replaced almost ever component.
all my catalogs don't show this brackets......
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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I pulled my ignition switch about a month ago. there is this bracket I can't figure out how it was on
any ideas. I'll try to post a pic. my starter wouldn't stop and I have replaced almost ever component.
all my catalogs don't show this brackets......
don't have time to figure out the posting of pics. it fits around the ignition switch about 3/4 depth' then it flanges off the main circle up to a 90 degree angle
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 08:01 PM
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I don't have a pic of the bracket (maybe someone else does) it's hard to explain without a pic...

If you "fiddle" around with it long enough you'll eventually figure out the correct orientation of the bracket.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Its probably the bracket that holds the key switch to the dash to prevent the key switch from spinning around when you turn the key. It should screw to the bottom of the dash.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Here it how it goes....1st pic is a side view and the 2nd pic is a top pic. pardon the nasty dash, the bottom of the tab will rest on the bottom of the dash.

Hope this helps.

As far as stuck starter, have you replaced the starter solenoid on the R/H inner fenderwell just aft of the battery?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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Rich to the rescue.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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I hate it when the wind changes direction and blows my cape up over my face and I crash....lol
 
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It sucks when that happens ....

I'm wearing my "ND" cape this Halloween for trick-or-treat, it comes complete with a full Master Parts Catalog, gonna be a real bitch to carry around and collect candy at the same time.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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Does that costume with a grumpy old man attitude pill, if so, do not take it. ROTFLMAO
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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A bunch of kids stole all the "grumpy old man" pills from all the costume boxes, they grind em up into powder and smoke em to try and get "high"...

But they only end up driving an 80's Chevy 4-door sedan, going to dinner @3pm, watching FOX news, yelling at kids to "stay off my lawn", then crashing in bed by 8pm
 
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Dang kids these days....lol
 
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Originally Posted by montana_highboy

I'm wearing my "ND" cape this Halloween for trick-or-treat, it comes complete with a full Master Parts Catalog, gonna be a real bitch to carry around and collect candy at the same time.
You can slip the 1973/79 truck catalog on a C/D into your pocket, then waltz around and get all the candy you want.

Lot easier to post pics from C/D version, than it is from the original loose leaf paper and microfiche catalogs.

And, while you're waiting for All Hallows Eve to arrive, you can waltz thru your C/D, see how many references you can find that say:

before/from serial number Y20,001 or before/from serial number Y40,001.
 
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
You can slip the 1973/79 truck catalog on a C/D into your pocket, then waltz around and get all the candy you want.
Touche' at least you have a sense of humor about it ND.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by montana_highboy
Touche' at least you have a sense of humor about it ND.
But wait, there's more! While you were typing, I was editing...
 
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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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But wait, there's more! While you were typing, I was editing...
Yea, you're very skilled at "editing".

So what's your point? the Y20,001 benchmark is pretty much meaningless? we've already established that fact.

Snickers bar?
 
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