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Dash knob question on Patrol

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 5:07 pm
by GARYSCC
Hi, on my patrol there is a push button switch immediately above the ignition switch. I recall the previous owner used this push button to start up the engine. I doubt this is original - can someone post a picture of the factory dash - or let me know what that knob location should be for?

Re: Dash knob question on Patrol

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 6:31 pm
by RiverPatrol
The push button above the ignition switch is original on Patrols up to '67. Starting in '68 they used a 3-way ignition switch and placed a windshield washer switch, then a wiper switch where the push button used to be. The original ignition switch is simply a 2-way/on-off switch; the push button would engage the starter to turn the engine over. :ugeek:

Re: Dash knob question on Patrol

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 8:09 pm
by GARYSCC
cool! thanks for the 411.

Re: Dash knob question on Patrol

Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 8:45 pm
by Esteban
GARYSCC wrote:Hi, on my patrol there is a push button switch immediately above the ignition switch. I recall the previous owner used this push button to start up the engine. I doubt this is original - can someone post a picture of the factory dash - or let me know what that knob location should be for?
Check this post from RiverPatrol. She has one picture there that clearly shows the push button.

http://www.60patrol.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1901

http://www.60patrol.com/forum/gallery/i ... age_id=955