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    ignition switch spinning

    Using the F5 ignition switch. Has 2 flats on it for anti rotation, but I have a round hole. Tightened it down as tight as I dare, already pulling at and stretching the leather. Suspect there's a tang washer out there with the 2 flats in it, but I dont have / haven't found / never seen one.

    Did some searching, but all the posts are from like 7 years ago.

    Cant add metal behind the dash to make the flats, already almost too deep.

    Short of JBWeld... any ideas? Know where I can buy that special tang washer? I'll even replace the switch if needed... they aren't that expensive.

    Thanks.
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    How about a tooth lock washer. McMaster sells them in all sizes ( internal, external, or both )


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    Quote Originally Posted by CDXXVII View Post
    How about a tooth lock washer. McMaster sells them in all sizes ( internal, external, or both )

    Ah, sometimes the simplest answer is right there... Thanks.
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    You can get the nut a little tighter by doing the final 1/2 turn w/ the switch rather than the nut. I find I can position the switch so I get the nut as tight as possible, and then hold the nut and turn the switch.
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