M5 key / ignition switch options

[Alan K]

Anyone have any good suggestions for a key / ignition switch for an M5? It is my loader tractor so it doesn't have to be original, just wondering what people have used. I have seen some serviceable switches that have a knob not a key and are 4 position, but the hole has to be drilled out.
 

[molinegb]

I always just take apart and clean. Other option is drill a small hole in side and use electronic contact cleaner spray. Failure is from moisture getting in. Usually copper contacts green. See odd one that is burnt from light position.
 

[Nebr. MM]

When I rewired my M 5 diesel I used a toggle switch to turn power on and off and another toggle switch for the lights.
 

[J.Wondergem]

I just used another ignition switch with a key.
 

[Alan K]

Do you have some pictures on how you took them apart since these are crimped together?
 

[molinegb]

I just use bench grinder. Go around lip until wafer free. Hold in place an open slowly as springs will fly. Clean and reseal.
 

[Alan K]

How do you reseal it with the lip removed?
 

[molinegb]

I don't grind too much. Usually they kinda snap back together. Usually just tap in sides to secure and wrap with tape. Not a sealed unit,long as board secure. You could glue. Hole in side an fill with contact cleaner used to work but no good cleaner anymore like we used in TV tuners.
 

[Alan K]

Any ideas on what kind of glue to use? Have 3 apart but only one has decent contacts in it.
 

[molinegb]

Contacts burnt? Any decent glue or sealant. I wrap with tape after. Doesn't take much to hold bard in place.
 

[Alan K]

Have 3 switches apart, only one has decent contacts in it.
 

[MMDEL]

I have new ones. 815.973.4970 let it ring.
MMDEL