Black and Decker FT1000 Type 1 Blower Switch Replacement

This is the blower. I have removed the nozzle and strap.

Remove Screws.

Remove rear cover. It helps to hold the plug tight to the front housing so the wires stay in place.

Notice the switch is fine, it's simply the plastic armature that is broken.

The broken piece is only included with the motor and switch.

This switch is easy to find. It's just a single position single throw switch.

I was able to buy it at a home improvement store for $4.00.

It even fits nicely in the cutout for the original switch/armature.

Remove the switch/armature.

Remove the tension plate (the metal piece).

Put in the switch. The terminals are at a bad angle, so we will bend them to fit.

Bend slowly and carefully.

Try it in and see how well it fits. It might need some tweaking.

Now remove the actual electrical switch. No need to worry about the wiring, its just open and closed.

The black wire gets a new wider terminal and just plugs on.

The other wire needs to be a bit longer, so it gets an extension and a new terminal.

I used simple crimp on terminals and splice.

There was not enough room for the terminal to pass by the plastic housing. I just removed a little and then routed the black wire under the switch.