Ignition switch issues

[CsR41]

Anyone else having ignition switch issues? I've had 3 come apart in about 14 nights of racing. The contact come apart and usually it happens mid corner, shutting the car off.

I've been using Longacre ones, but someone told me about a switch made now that is more heavy duty than the typical pronged switch.

Thanks

[cheaterleaddog]

I use 4 prong two position switch. If you buy a quality switch panel it will have a switch like this on it. Always use screw connections not spades. I would suggest a cole hersey switch. They are spendy.

[CsR41]

I have been using the screw connections.

Thanks for the advice, I'll look into it.

[twisterf5]

i have had the same problem with that switch what we found is the plug is heavy and if it is not wire tied tight some were it will bounce and pull the switch apart.

[NAYRBNYLF]

Go to a Caterpillar dealer and get a switch.

[DaveBauerSS6]

Napa 30 amp push pull.No more problems.
Info compliments of Larry Shaw school.

[TALON75]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-75-AMP-PUSH-PULL-SWITCH-6-28-VOLT-/331366216551

This is the style Dave is talking about, they work great ! Napa and Carquest usually stock them .

[CsR41]

Thanks guys!

[kenwoodjeff]

Purchase a Honeywell or Eaton sealed IP67/68 DPST toggle switch, wire the circuits in paralell and never worry about it again. The pressure washer is what really kills toggle switches, even the ones with rubber boots.

http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Honeywell/62NT1-2/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvudeGI7i40XPBohJNX%252bUrtCrknQoRWWt I%3d

NOTE: The good sealed toggle switches can be identified by a small orange gasket at the base of the toggle shaft.