Ignition switches, p/n 2947486; WTF?

[bizjetmech]

Is anyone else having trouble with aftermarket ignition switches?

I've had to buy two replacements from my local O'Reillys. The first lasted a little over a year, then went intermittent. The new one doesn't seem to be working at all.......no 12v (more like 4v) to the coil when cranking

Anyone have a source for a NOS/OEM switch? I'm tired of taking crap apart to replace broke stuff with junk....not to mention complicating the troubleshooting of my other problems. The local dealer used to have a "parts finder" for this old stuff, but they either don't have it (or can't be bothered to use it) anymore.

Also......the "car side" of the flat plastic electrical connector has disintegrated. I've currently got it hard-spliced to try to get the car running, but I'd rather have a disconnect at the base of the column like OEM. Anyone make a replacement for them? P/n from the 1973 PC appears to be either 2983401 or 404

 

[4spdragtop]

Dunno if these will work for you, but here is a link to some I have for sale...http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=171501

 

[bizjetmech]

This is a 1973, with the switch in the steering column, and the flat electrical harness approx 1 foot long. Thanks.

 

[highflyer]

i have same prob, so i looked at a lot and didnt like the looks or feel of most ..i settled on napa echlin ks6611..about 75 if i remeber..hope it helps..j

 

[67Dart273]

Many many of these cars are showing up with more and more electrical problems. One thing you can do to help BOTH the ignition switch and the bulkhead connector, is to install relays for the headlights, and a relay out in the engine bay to run the ignition/ charging circuit