Southbend 9A switch help needed.

[cederholm]

Hi guys, I'm in the final stages of restoring a 1945 Southbend 9A and my switch is missing the spring that hold the lever center when not in use. Can someone provide a few photos of what that spring looks like and how it attaches so I can make a new one?


Here are a few before and after pics - hope the purists don't freak on the color.



Thanks for the help,
Carl

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Hi Carl,
do you know the manufacturer of the switch?
I have a drum switch that is similar, i'll take some pictures after dinner and post them

 

[cederholm]

Hi Carl,
do you know the manufacturer of the switch?
I have a drum switch that is similar, i'll take some pictures after dinner and post them

Hi, it’s a Lindell. Thanks for the help!

- Carl



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[Cooter Brown]

You need a volt meter.....

 

[markba633csi]

Looks like a two piece affair like this: detent arm and spring
Those contacts look pretty bad though, any plans to refurbish them? Might want to solder some strips of copper in the eroded areas

Mark

 

[cederholm]

You need a volt meter.....

I have a volt meter - how does that help a missing spring?

The switch works fine, but the lever doesn’t snap in the off position when not in use.


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[Cooter Brown]

I have a volt meter - how does that help a missing spring?

The switch works fine, but the lever doesn’t snap in the off position when not in use.


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and I need to learn how to read.......

 

[cederholm]

Looks like a two piece affair like this: detent arm and spring
Those contacts look pretty bad though, any plans to refurbish them? Might want to solder some strips of copper in the eroded areas
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Mark

Thanks Mark, very helpful. And yeah, those contacts are pretty rough - your suggestion sounds like a good one.

- Carl


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[markba633csi]

Hi Carl, I would guess that motor is currently wired for 115 volts? If the motor can run 230 volt I'd highly recommend it- runs cooler, more efficient, and the switch contacts last much longer (half the current)
Mark

 

[Ulma Doctor]

Hi Carl
sorry for the delay
my drum switch is a cutler hammer-

i don't know if the images will help, but here they are