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Offline sportony

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Need help ! Clutch switch for 70 Cuda
« on: May 15, 2010 - 07:18:54 PM »
Delco-Remy Clutch switch (70 cuda 440 4 speed).  Clutch switch that connects to the clutch pedal, so the car will start as the clutch is engaged.  Part #  2947858.  (Not even sure if this part is stock or not).

The spade terminal broke off flush with the back of the switch, so I can't seem to even solder the wire back to it.  Any ideas as to where I might find one of these ?




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Re: Need help ! Clutch switch for 70 Cuda
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2010 - 10:37:14 PM »
Very difficult to find & expensive to buy but I bet Slotts can fix it for you

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Re: Need help ! Clutch switch for 70 Cuda
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2010 - 10:01:48 PM »
I would scrape whatever is left with a razor blade or x-acto knife to get it as clean as possible, then try the solder deal again using a freshly stripped and tinned wire. Once you get it to stay, wire tie it to the switch or glue it down so it doesn't move everytime you unplug it.
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Re: Need help ! Clutch switch for 70 Cuda
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010 - 06:39:45 PM »
Nice switch assembly , but for $360.00, I would put a push button switch under the dash if your worrying about starting it in gear..

I mounted one on my Cuda for $8.00. I found an original used but good condition one at a sway meet later for $35.00.

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Re: Need help ! Clutch switch for 70 Cuda
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2010 - 01:34:07 AM »
OK.  Well, I did manage to get it started by just grounding the green wire to a dash bolt.  It isn't exactly original, but at least it starts now...... 

Guess I'll wory about coming up with the $$$ for a new or used one later.  Man, I can't believe those things are that expensive......  I do enjoy being different, but at that cost ? That's exactly why all my chevy loving friends can't understand why I drive a mopar.   

Anyways, thanks for the tips and advice guys.

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Re: Need help ! Clutch switch for 70 Cuda
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2010 - 11:33:33 AM »
catch up with member Slotts...Yes He Can...

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