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Old 04-01-2019, 07:19 PM
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Having trouble finding a simple on-off flat key switch. Purchased what I thought was exactly what I wanted from Digikey but the switch has no detent holding the key in each position. You can blow on it and move it. I want this key switch to activate my master solenoid switch. I'm looking for a two position SPST on -off switch. Any ideas , P/N ?
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Old 04-01-2019, 07:30 PM
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I got one from a marina meant for a personal watercraft (SeaDoo or similar). Sorry no part number. It was much more robust than one I ordered online and came with a water resistant cover which I did not install... 500 hrs as a keyed master, so far so good...
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Old 04-01-2019, 08:11 PM
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McMaster-Carr carries a bunch of different styles. IIRC that's where I got mine.
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Old 04-01-2019, 09:32 PM
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I used a Hobbs double pole-single throw key switch 24M952 available at Grainger. It has 3 terminals for each pole Normal Open or Close as desired. I wired the master on one pole and alt. field on the other with a pull breaker on the alt. field next to the key switch. It?s worked great since 2011. The P-mags are controlled with toggles. Once the key is removed, it can?t be started without the key or tools, IF you can get in.
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Old 04-01-2019, 10:37 PM
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My EFII system came with a nice key switch. You can ask Robert at www.flyefii.com to sell you one. Sorry I don't have a picture.
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Old 04-02-2019, 03:47 AM
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I've used a Narva 64002 heavy duty ignition switch.
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Old 04-02-2019, 04:27 AM
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Thanks, more leads to track down. I might even try locally and see what I can find.
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Old 04-02-2019, 05:26 AM
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Most auto parts stores stock a generic ignition switch. Here is one from Autozone, not sure if it has the positions you want:

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Old 04-02-2019, 06:57 AM
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What's wrong with the one from Van's?

Besides the price.

https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bi...uct=mag-switch
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Old 04-02-2019, 09:01 AM
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What's wrong with the one from Van's?

Besides the price.

https://shop.vansaircraft.com/cgi-bi...uct=mag-switch
I'm not looking for a start switch, I would like just an on -off keyed switch for my master switch.
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