Miata Mailing List: October 1997, Message #739
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From: 	Jim Creer <ojcreer@groupz.net>

Subject: Re:  Help-Engine Stumble

Date: 	Mon, 6 Oct 1997 02:30:15 +0000



Thanks to all those who responded.  Each suggestion contained significant

merit.



Problem was isolated to the ignition switch.  For my business I carry 31

keys, small pocket knife, screwdriver, and a couple of circuit board

shorting straps.  This keyring set-up is handy, but hard on pocket

material.  Guess it also took it's toll on the ignition switch after

several years of abuse.  The problem was not reproduced by simple wiggling

of the keys, but by giving the ignition switch and keyring a fairly smart

slap. 



Want to also disable the steering wheel lock....no idea what it entails,

but suspect the solution will be clear as switch assembly is examined.   If

there is anything overly sophisticated in accomplishing this..please advise.



In an unrelated topic.. A few months ago, I also missed notches on the

timing belt when replacing  seals.  This went unnoticed till a few runs

down drag strip.  Took a little while to figure out where the approximate

3/4 second and 9 MPH went in the 1/4 mile.  Will verify next month.



Thanks again to :  Mike P; Chris K; Steve O; and Larry A.  If you pass thru

the Augusta GA area... stop in and we will raid one of my trucks.



Jim Creer