Sticking starter swtich
 

The contact in the starter switch sometimes seems to weld itself to the button on the motor. Any suggestions?

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I dissassemble the switch and resurface the contact points. If the bronze plate has any cracks at the bolt hole, discard that part. Gar Williams

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What Gar said above, also I had good results from bending the spring contact slightly "away" from the stud on the starter.

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I've done the same thing as Sparky said. The spring seems to get weaker over time, and now and then needs to be bent back a little.

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I've added a small section of rubber hose under the copper (I have a repro switch) contact spring in order to give it a more of a push upward when released.

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Low voltage supply will cause this too. Make sure the battery, and grounds are up to snuff.

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Also make sure the starter is in good shape & not drawing to much current.Also if starter,switch and wiring are up to snuff,no solenoid needed.

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I did what Will N did and it works great.

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Some of the cheapo repro starter switches have bronze or poor grade of copper for the contact arm. This will heat up and lose its springeness.

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"This will heat up and lose its springiness." This will also happen if the starter is engaged for long periods trying to start a stubborn motor or one that needs service