CJ7 ignition switch issue

[tassiecj6]

I did all the tests and it looks like the switch is stuffed .
I will try Shafus,s mod when I get time but will leave the Ferrari !! push button starter in it for the time being .
I will have it sorted by Jambo !!
Thanks for the advice guys .

[whollsee]

Sorted yet tassie or definitely filed it under "mañana"?

[tassiecj6]

Originally Posted by whollsee

Sorted yet tassie or definitely filed it under "mañana"?

Not fixed yet Whollsee .
I,m over the CJ at the moment !!
also new transfer case seals are leaking (new seals a month ago !!)
cant get it to steer nicely ,Holden power steering ,drop pitman arm from a cj8 ,steering box brace fitted and wheel alignment done ,(33x12.5s mite be to wide for it !!
any opinions appreciated.

apparently the switch is the same as a 84-94 XJ ,FSJ wagoneer and other models
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-sw...-scrambler.htm

[tassiecj6]

Originally Posted by Shafus

Ignition switch 100%, mine started doing the same just go click, thought it was the old starter, replaced with new high torque, still did it so looked a little closer and metered it. Would get 12v but due to burnt out connectors could not get enough current for starter. I run a 350 and was replacing dizzy so I ran a proper relayed circuit for my dizzy and starter at same time. Now the key switch only needs to trigger a relay and starter and new hei dizzy get full 12 v from battery and only ignition didn't need to be changed and it is the best mod I have done.
You could be lucky and just clean the contacts where it joins under the column with some electro contact cleaner.

did you use one relay for each or ran dizzy and starter off the one ?
maybe thats why my 308 started to run rough when it ran for a while ,electronic dizzy not getting full 12 volts,mmm !!
a quick diagram would be neat !!

[Shafus]

Hey tassie, I ran 2 relays one for each ( use the relays with the inbuilt fuse). You can't use the standard wire for a hei dizzy, a standard coil runs under 12v when running, meter the wire with engine off then on. A hei needs 12v always or you could damage it.
If you shoot me an email address or a mobile number I will draw up a diagram and send it through, I would attach it here but I need to upgrade my taptalk on phone to send pics and I am working away this week.

[whollsee]

Originally Posted by tassiecj6

Not fixed yet Whollsee .
I,m over the CJ at the moment !!
also new transfer case seals are leaking (new seals a month ago !!)
cant get it to steer nicely ,Holden power steering ,drop pitman arm from a cj8 ,steering box brace fitted and wheel alignment done ,(33x12.5s mite be to wide for it !!
any opinions appreciated.

apparently the switch is the same as a 84-94 XJ ,FSJ wagoneer and other models
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/jeep-sw...-scrambler.htm

Ha. If you're not over your CJ you are usually under it!... just replaced a leaky front output shaft seal only to have new one leak in the workshop before anywhere near the jeep??? ...grrr....at least it is easier to replace [again] on a bench. Cant tell if it was the seal or me at fault. See how long it lasts in action.

The 12.5s are probably pushing it. I can just manage to get 31x 10.5 to be nice. About to go through suspension/steering set up again after I sort new engine. Got a brace laying around and would love to try a 32 x 10.5 or even 9.5.

If you are going offshore for some parts that switch is half that price at rockauto.