here are some switches looking promising...

https://www.sager.com/honeywell-micro-switch-v15w-series-watertight-miniature-basic-switches/

https://www.tti.com/content/ttiinc/en/manufacturers/honeywell/products/honeywell-V15W-watertight-miniature-switch.html

On Wed, Jan 13, 2021 at 4:40 PM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:

> Thank you.  I saw the switch option at GoWesty, but it said 86-91, and I
> have an 85, but maybe it is the same for the late 85?  I will call them.
>
> ________________________________
> From: Neil <musomuso@gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 7:20 PM
> To: David Boan <dboan@outlook.com>
> Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
> Subject: Re: throttle switch
>
> Given the amount of crud I saw at the metal cam etc., likely not a
> long shot for moisture to get inside the switch.
>
> That switch is nothing "fancy" per se. You might find a cross via part
> number on it or, zoom in on the switch that GW uses for a part number.
>
> A fellow on the samba vanagon forum had a switch where excessive wear
> in the plastic pivot point in body for the switch made it impossible
> to adjust the switch. IIRC, he split the switch open and repaired
> (built up) the pivot point with JB weld.
>
> Here's a less expensive switch option from GW:
>
>
> https://www.gowesty.com/product/-/24166/mechanical-throttle-position-switch-tps-for-digifant?v=
>
> Neil.
>
> On 1/13/21, David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote:
> > Neil and All;
> >
> > I got my throttle apart and found that the switch seems to be worn out as
> > the arm does not consistently spring back into position.  I am trying to
> see
> > if it is just from crud that may have gotten into the switch, but that
> seems
> > a long shot.  In the meantime I am searching for a replacement and so far
> > only found the entire throttle body on GoWesty.  I do not need that and
> hate
> > spend $279 when I only need the switch.  Does anyone know where to find
> one
> > of these switches?
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dave B
> > Boise.
> > ________________________________
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> on behalf of Neil
> > <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 1:22 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > Subject: Re: throttle switch
> >
> > Ah, yes. For some reason was thinking Gerry had switch to an .io
> > group. (which allows attachments)
> >
> > For those just dying to see the pic of my throttle switch opened up,
> here it
> > is:
> >
> > https://tinyurl.com/yyprv9pe
> >
> > Neil.
> >
> > On 1/11/21, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >>       Just so ya know > No Pic Here ~
> >>
> >> On 11 Jan , 2021, at 2:22 PM, Neil wrote:
> >
> >>> Attached pic: underside view of switch off my old 2.1 switch, assembly
> >>> rotated 90º out of the way. Normally, it sits over the adjuster cam
> >>> etc. As adjuster cam is turned (adjusted), that cam moves the switch
> >>> body which in turn affects where the metal switch arm is located
> >>> relative to the two lobes on plastic part, which is attached to the
> >>> throttle shaft.
> >>>
> >
> > --
> > Neil n
> >
> > VE7TBN
> >
> > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
> >
> > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
> >
> > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
> >
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> VE7TBN
>
> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>
> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>
> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>