[jhmol]

LJ, RDM, Progress. I disassembled the mechanical switch. Found everything in order (no broken parts, no excessive grime). Cleaned it all up and lubed with dry lube and reassembled. Got 3-4 times to start out of 20. Disassembled all and removed the pin. Got 20 out of 20 times to start (without lockout protection). Disassembled all and lubed only the bottom of the assembly and wiped all the lube off the ring so there is a little friction to help slide the ring back. Got 11 out of 20 times to start (with lockout protection). So... what do you think? I'm leaning towards removing the pin and spring and training myself to not turn the key to start while the engine is running.