testing reverse switch

[ORANGECRUSHer]

I figure this Q is right up Dale's alley but if anyone can answer that'd be great.

The switch on my 091was missing the terminals so I popped off one I have on a IRS bug trans I have laying around and compared to the 091. They both have the same threads and the only difference is the 091 has a slightly taller body.
In the process I figured I'd check to see if it works. Now my old swingaxle had a switch that would work only when it felt like it and eventually I gave up on it. So I can't remember wxactly how they were wired.
To test it I figured with the knob/button bottomed out on the switch body it should short out the two terminals. But with a MM attached I didn't show any continuity between the terms. Was this the wrong assumption or do I have two bad switches? If so I'll order a new unit.
Can I use any run of the mill reverse switch or is there actually a difference in them like depth of throw?
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[bowtiebug]

your are correct , when the button is pushed in completely there should be continuity between the 2 prongs .

Bug / bus all use the same switch

http://www.jbugs.com/product/211941521.html?Category_Code=vw-bus-switches-flashers-relays-1968-70
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[Dale M.]

Ditto...

Dale
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[ORANGECRUSHer]

ok thanks for the help on another simple Q
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Brian H.
I may not know everything,but I will try to help if I can
OrangeCrushER Berrien Warrior 2.4L Quad4
LAZY MARY 1970 Baja 1835cc