Hi, I've lurked the forums for a while and finally got around to making an account. I need some advice before I go spending money undeeded.

I'm currently working on restoring a 1977 Williams Wild Card and while waiting for parts, I decided to try my hand at taking the match unit apart to un-jam it. I was able to get everything apart and cleaned, but in the process the actual tab to the alternator switch broke clean off.

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I'm having troubling finding a replacement part though. The parts catalogue lists the switch as SW-1M-28S which I can't find. However I've been able to fine a similar switch for the 12 step unit. (The match is a 10 step for reference) The part is SW-1M-31S. (Can't link due to being too new. You can find it on Marcos)

So before I go spending 20 dollars (I live in Canada so shipping+exchange) I want your guys opinion. Do you think this switch will work as a substitute, or am I better off attempting to fix the old one if I can't find a replacement part?

I just tried to see if I could cannibalize a blade off a pop bumper switch I had. It actually turned out to be too big. I guess the screw holes on the actuator are smaller then normal leaf blades. I"m hesitant to contact the pinball resource again as I just placed a big order with them and I don't really want to make up a money order for a 5 dollar part. Though I guess I might have to if no one else has a better idea.