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Re: [TR] Ignition switch tool

To: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [TR] Ignition switch tool
From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate@charter.net>
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:28:47 -0400
At 01:41 PM 8/27/2008, you wrote:
> > Maybe a tool like this?
> > <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=36554>
>
>Certainly not that one.  It's pins are round, and much too large.

OK, I had a mental picture of the switch, but I've not seen one 
lately, nor have I held that tool in my hand.

>In fact, I would say that any 'adjustable' tool is going to work poorly.  It
>takes thin, rectangular blades to engage the ring, and they need to be at
>both the correct distance and angle to fit securely.

I've got some hobby tool catalogs here at the house...  Something 
like this might do it: 
<http://www.contenti.com/products/watch-tools/159-915.html>

Or just file down some pliers... <g>

Cheers,
Jeff
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