Repairing my 1970 Neutral Saftey control switch

[Glen]

Steve, remove the spring from the brass piece.  It does not go there.  The brass contact piece has four bumps.  The three pointing up are the contacts making connection on the piece with the electrical contacts.  The fourth bump pointing down keeps the end of the spring in place on the contact as it slides back and forth.   

With a little (emphasis on little) skill with MS paint I altered the photo to show how the spring should be on the contact plate. 

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

Isn't that what I tried to explain?

The larger piece is supposed to sit like the smaller one, with the spring in the middle.

Bruce.

[Glen]

Isn't that what I tried to explain?
Bruce.

Yes

[Steve W]

Thanks Bruce and Glen! Yes, that pic is exactly what I needed.

Sorry Bruce...you were completely right the whole time! Please accept my apology!

Here's the thing, when the NSS came apart, the spring was connected to the part just as I posted in the pics. And the spring was on there tight, so I just assumed that was how it was made! I didn't think it was even an option to move the spring. So I thought Bruce was thinking of a different switch. Never should have doubted the Tassie Devil (le)!! LOL! My bad!

So...what a PITA to put this thing back together! I ended up using some epoxy, cuz the bendy tabs were long gone. We'll see if it holds.

Thanks guys! As always, couldn't have done it without you!

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

G'day Steve,

Glad to see that you figured it out.

As for holding it back together, I have used various ways to hold them, and one way was to carefully drill small holes in non-critical areas, and thread copper wire through these holes, and twist the ends tight.

Will try and find some pictures.

Bruce.

[Glen]

I put mine back together with safety wire. 

[Jamurray]

I have one probably for '70, because I had one. I'll take $30 for it including U.S. shipping if anyone wants it. I'd be surprised if it works, but it appears unmollested.

I remember being careful to always start mine in Park or Neutral.

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[The Tassie Devil(le)]

I have just sent you a PM.

Bruce.