Does anybody know a cheap/redneck fix for this Stop Switch Assembly? It could be p/n 396115 or 398744 or 583975 for this Model/year. The rubber bulb is broken and I am unsure what other components were lost/misplaced when the bulb broke (while Previous Owner had the motor).
Retail Price from most sources for this is $142-145, lowest price I found was around $60 although I would not like to spend even $60 if possible. Of course I can use an insulated-handle flathead screwdriver to bridge across the 2 contacts thereby stopping engine. But I would like something a bit less crude and more convenient.
The hardening to brittleness is a known problem on rubber bulbs in these switches. I have 2 "Parts Motors" (1984 E6RCRM and 1986 E8RCDE) where the Rubber Bulb is hardened although not yet broken. I have tried to soften up the Rubber bulbs on these 2 motors using spray silicone, but they didn't soften-up much.
I'm thinking possibly a Rubber Bulb from chainsaw/trimmer/gasblower or lawnmower combined with some closed-cell foam or neoprene insulator/spacer actuating a conductive metal stud might work. RTV the "redneck assembly" into place, making it reasonably rainproof.
Any ideas/attempts/successes/failures?
Retail Price from most sources for this is $142-145, lowest price I found was around $60 although I would not like to spend even $60 if possible. Of course I can use an insulated-handle flathead screwdriver to bridge across the 2 contacts thereby stopping engine. But I would like something a bit less crude and more convenient.
The hardening to brittleness is a known problem on rubber bulbs in these switches. I have 2 "Parts Motors" (1984 E6RCRM and 1986 E8RCDE) where the Rubber Bulb is hardened although not yet broken. I have tried to soften up the Rubber bulbs on these 2 motors using spray silicone, but they didn't soften-up much.
I'm thinking possibly a Rubber Bulb from chainsaw/trimmer/gasblower or lawnmower combined with some closed-cell foam or neoprene insulator/spacer actuating a conductive metal stud might work. RTV the "redneck assembly" into place, making it reasonably rainproof.
Any ideas/attempts/successes/failures?