Another problem solved with my new 25

[DickC]

I ordered and received a new key switch assembly. When I tried to move the amp meter to the new switch assembly the new assembly didn't have new screws supplied. I assume that the supplier got the assembly from a common supplier and this was the way they all came. I thought this wouldn't cause a problem so I attempted to use the old switch assembly screws. No way!! The threads on the little captured nuts that are in the switch assembly do not have the same or I believe usable threads. I ended up prying the tab around the captured nut and replacing the nut with a common thread for the old small screw. Just to let you all know so you won't be in the same situation I was in. And if parts suppliers check to see that I am correct they can call their suppliers of send a note with the switch they send to a customer to tell them of the situation.

[TWrenn]

And don't be surprised if within a year, you'll be opening the switch back up to re-work the brass tabs inside.
Seems these new re-pops don't hold up. Been there.

[Steve Jelf]

This is not the only place where the makers of some new parts get it wrong. The parts dealers have to carry two kinds of magnet screws, one original type and the other made for use with the new ring gears that are threaded wrong.

[Adam]

And don't be surprised if within a year, you'll be opening the switch back up to re-work the brass tabs inside.
Seems these new re-pops don't hold up. Been there.

...“within a year”, is generous. Usually the reproduction switches begin to have problems in a month or two if you drive a lot... So if you begin to have the same issues again, don’t start replacing other stuff!

[TWrenn]

Yeh Adam, you're right! I was trying to "be nice" to the re-poppers!!
Actually, my repop switch did act up within two months. It wasn't any issue resolving it,
these switches aren't rocket science by any stretch. But at the end of the season, it was back
at it, so when I laid up the car for winter, I took apart the original switch, "re-worked" it, and IT'LL
go back in the car, and I'll re-re-work the re-pop and just save it for a spare. Such is life!

[J1MGOLDEN]

Those new screws are Metric, very common in China, just go get some more!

One more problem, the screws are a little smaller on the head and often go through the terminal eye without a small flat washer that is difficult to find.