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Will N · 07-13-2021, 09:13 AM

The repro switches have a copper strap. Copper is not springy. Original starter switches had a brass alloy strap that was much more springy. It's more yellow in color than copper. Hunt for an original switch at swap meets. Even if the shell is rusted and a mess, all you want is that original strap. You can use that in a nice repro shell if you want it to look nice.

07-13-2021, 09:13 AM	#5
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,100	Re: Starter stuck in on position The repro switches have a copper strap. Copper is not springy. Original starter switches had a brass alloy strap that was much more springy. It's more yellow in color than copper. Hunt for an original switch at swap meets. Even if the shell is rusted and a mess, all you want is that original strap. You can use that in a nice repro shell if you want it to look nice.