1961 Corvette ignition switch

[Theodore K.]

I have been chasing an electrical ignition switch wiring problem. It suddenly occurred to me that the switch in the car has an accessory position in the lock switch. It appears the sequence on the switch (turning clockwise) is Accessory, lock, off, on, start. I don't think that is correct. I cannot find a PN on the switch but I suspect it is from a different GM car. The back of the switch has the connection 1/4" faston tabs labled: Bat, sol, acc, ign, gnd. The various backing plates for the switch do not show an Accessory position. Am I missing something or does the 1961 not have an accessory postion?
Thanks,

[Don H.]

Re: 1961 Corvette ignition switch

The '61 ignition lock sequence (left - right) is: Lock, Off, On, Start. The key can be removed in the "Lock" or "On" position. Don H.

[Frank D.]

Re: 1961 Corvette ignition switch

There is no ACCessory position on a 61 switch and I doubt the wiring harness even supports it.

[Theodore K.]

Re: 1961 Corvette ignition switch

Thanks all for response. I did not think so but thought I would ask others that had a 61.

[Joe R.]

Re: 1961 Corvette ignition switch

The part number for an original ignition switch for a 60-62 is 1116577 and it is cast into the edge of the switch. Only the last three 577 is cast into the switch. Sold my last one to a man named Dale Pearman! He installed it in his Sebring 62 race car!

JR