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erstearns

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Any trick to getting the knob loose? I can see what looks like a pin on one side but I suspect it is more of a dimple on a spring wedge (I am sure there is a more correct "technical" term). I have a hacksaw nearby but both the switch and knob can be restored if I can get them separated.
 
Runs to my mind that the pin is pushed in to remove the knob. In fact the pin is on a spring thing on the metal peice that goes into the knob. Push it in and remove knob by pulling straight out.
 
jlaird said:
Runs to my mind that the pin is pushed in to remove the knob. In fact the pin is on a spring thing on the metal peice that goes into the knob. Push it in and remove knob by pulling straight out.
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Eric,

Jack is precisely correct. It needs to be depressed just enough to clear the inside diameter of the knob and you are clear.

Gerard
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You know, that answer was hard to come by without going out to the car.

Supose I am getting older every day, lol.

Only the starter and choke knobs are not replaceable as seperate items as they are afixed to the cable.
 
Thanks, thats what I thought it was. Naturally it is "stuck" but will keep at it with something to break the rust and some pressure.
 
I cut off a 1/4" long piece of coat-hanger wire, cover the back side of the knob with electrical tape (for protection) and GENTLY use Vice-Grips to squeeze the pin in to release it. Then pull the knob off.
BillM
 
Unfortunately mine was so rusted that I had to use pliers to crush the knob so I could still remove and repair the switch. I think Ashley Hinton sells these for about 4 or 5 dollars on Ebay occasionally, so it wasn't a total loss. I bead blasted the pin and now it works great. Hopefully you will have better luck than I did. Let us know how it goes.
Kevin
 
A little penetrating oil and a handy small star screwdriver to push on the pin with a little pressure did the trick. Knob is off with no damage. A little more penetrating oil on the button and on the plunger, some work with the whire wheel to clean it up and switch works like new.

Thanks
 
Lovely
 
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