Did a chrome front end this weekend all went well till it was time to reinstall ignition switch ****.Looks like i lost the alignment of detent and switch position lugs anyone have any tips on realigning with out the switch aligment tool?

 

I just use a screwdriver to line them up. Can't remember the details of what goes where though.

 

Been there, done that. I took a long screwdriver and flashlight and got them lined up pretty easily. Odds are you turned the top without turing the bottom, so what I did was turned the top one backwards until I could see it was lined back up with the bottom and it worked fine. When you get the slots lined up you'll be able to see through the top one and into the slot in the bottom. I know it sounds confusing but looking down into the switch with a flashlight it'll make more sence.

Good luck....

 

would a youtube video like this help you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QBH1SFyzo

 

Thanks Guys going out to the garage now the YOUTUBE was great

 

I got the **** to drop all the way down now but the fork will not lock and i have no power when turned on any other ideas??????

 

I believe you're off by 1-2 positions on the switch...remove & start w/locking to align. Turn bars like Left-turn & align w/screwdriver until it locks. Then turn 1-click to Right & drop switch in place...hope this helps...good luck!

 

Just got back from a little test ride.My hats off to you guys..... im's youtube to show his home made tool and Iceman24 it was just 1 click away......

 

You are welcome,
Glad things worked out well for you.
BUT the video was not me..came across it a while back when someone was kind enough to share their knowledge for everyone's benefit...when i find stuff like that i try to save the link..

 

it was a great help Im glade you saved that one!!!!!