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Old 02-06-2012, 09:39 AM   #9
George Miller
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Default Re: Converting Model A to key starting

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Originally Posted by CarlG View Post
Way back in the dark ages, I "fixed" my starter by taking the switch off and just turning the contact strip upside down so that it was in contact at all times. That, too, worked like a charm.

Now, has anyone been able to come up with a key switch (with start) that will fit in the original dash panel?
Yes but you have to use a later solenoid that takes power from the switch. The old ones work by grounding them. You need one from a 12 volt ford they come with 4 terminals instead of 3. The extra one is for 12 volts to the coil for starting.
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