Joy Line electrical help

I assume that the switch is to control the direction, so why don't you just wire around the switch?  

How often do you plan on running the motor in reverse?  I have encountered a similar issue with reverse units not working on Flyer prewar motors and if I cannot make them work, I wire around them. 

From your wiring diagram, it appears that you would run the wire from the headlight to one of the brushes and the wire from the coil to the other brush.  Just make sure that the motor runs forward.  If it runs backward, simply swap the wires to the opposite brushes.  

I had thought about just skipping the directional control but if possible, I wouldn't mind keeping it.

Cut out 2 pieces of curved brass to match the curved brass contacts on the handle part. Solder them to the existing brass pieces to build up the contacts.

When screwed together, the switch should now be a tight sliding fit with positive contact being made.

Larry

If you want to wire in a DPDT toggle, this thread may help: 

https://ogrforum.com/...anual-reverse-switch

Good luck!   

Mitch 

Don, build the contact height up with solder... or remove the base, get it wet and clamp it flat until dry.  Its press board.. should Retain its dried shape. Not too wet now, dont let it soak too long.

The selector is warped the worst. I will have to find someone who has a way steadier hand to attempt building up the solder.