Brief Description: Create Anti-Rotation Ring for Ignition Switch
Today I wrapped up the rest of my panel fabricating tasks.The first thing I did was drill a hole for a 12V power supply recepticle just to the right of the radio stack and in line with the switches, breakers, parking brake handle, and cabin heat knob.I wasn't quite sure what to do with the ignition switch as far as preventing it from rotating. I wish I had some similar washers with a bent tab on the outside edge of the washer and a straight tab on the inside edge like B&C supplies with their toggle switches. This would have made things easy. I tried searching for this type of washer on the web but couldn't find anyone that sells them.Since the shaft of the ignition switch is notched for a key pin, I decided to notch the panel as well and just insert a 1/8" pin to prevent the switch from rotating. I felt the panel was a bit too thin for this purpose though so I created a large washer out of 0.063 sheet and riveted this to the back of the panel. Between the thickness of the panel and the washer, there should be plenty of material for the key to bite into to prevent the switch from rotating. I'll either make a key out of aluminum or purchase one made out of brass.
Hole drilled for 12V power supply recepticle just to the right of the radio stack
Front view - Anti-rotation ring for the ignition switch riveted to panel and notched for key
Back view - Anti-rotation ring for the ignition switch riveted to panel and notched for key
