Re: [Amc-list] switch identification help

[JOE FULTON <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jamie,  that's the momentary kill switch to allow the
overdrive to disengage for "passing gear" (e.g,
overdrive becomes inoperative).  When you press the
accelerator to the floor the ignition circuit is
momentarily killed for approximately two crankshaft
revolutions.  When this happens the overdrive
mechanism can mechanically release because there's not
torque on it, allowing the car to operate in normal
third gear. 

I advise you to get the service manual which explains
the overdrive circuits if you intend to operate that
Classic.

Joe Fulton
Salinas, CA
--- Jamie Smith <oconner51@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> We are working on a 62 Rambler Classic with a 196
> OHV engine. There is a switch mounted right by the
> carb and when you accelerate a tab on the throttle
> linkage activates that switch. it has (I think) 4
> wires going to it. One of those wires was connected
> to the + side on the coil. We were not getting any
> spark and when we disconnected that wire from the
> coil we started getting spark. 
> 
> What is the purpose of this switch and is it
> supposed to be connected to the + side of the coil?
> Thanks.
> 
> Jamie Smith
> Spokane, WA
> oconner51@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:oconner51@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> 1966 Rambler American 220 Station Wagon
> 1978 GMC 3+3 3/4 ton Crew Cab (Pending)
> 1979 GMC Sierra 3/4 Ton Pickup
> 1984 AMC Eagle Limited Station Wagon
> 1986 AMC Eagle Station Wagon
> 1986 Jeep Comanche
> 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan (parts)
> 1992 Dodge Grand Caravan
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