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marty in Ohio · 10-02-2018, 01:33 PM

Last weekend I bought a Spark Starter at a garage sale. It was made by Saunders - Allen Company from Memphis, Tenn. It's in the original box (well most of the box) and it says "For Model A Ford." The original price, printed on the box, is $1.50. It says "Snaps on in a jiffy, No screws, no bolts." Says "The spark lever operates the starter. The regular starter still operates freely. Not necessary to replace any standard Ford part." It's three metal pieces hinged in the middle and a rubber grommet. Anybody know what this is?
Sorry, I can't seem to post a picture.
Marty

J Franklin · 10-02-2018, 01:55 PM

Maybe like an up-start, an accessory to activate the starter by just pushing the spark advance lever all the way up.

marty in Ohio · 10-02-2018, 02:09 PM

J,
That's what it looks like to me. The box says "Copyright 1930", but there are no directions with it. It's not a big deal, I only paid two bucks for it.
Marty

J Franklin · 10-02-2018, 03:56 PM

Put the pieces near the starter and see what makes sense.

marty in Ohio · 10-03-2018, 06:06 AM

Thanks, J.
That's what I intend to do today.
Marty

marty in Ohio · 10-03-2018, 03:21 PM

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Snyder's carries a gadget called a "Sparky start" that seems to do the same thing that my device does. I called Snyder's this morning and explained what I have and they said they would look at one of their Sparky starts and see if there are any instructions and E-mail a copy to me.
Marty

burner31 · 10-04-2018, 11:29 AM

Here ya go

Charlie Stephens · 10-04-2018, 04:08 PM

Here is the Spark Starter that Marty is talking about.

Charlie Stephens

marty in Ohio · 10-04-2018, 06:18 PM

Charley,
Thanks for the help. A few of us have looked this gadget over and think maybe there are parts missing. Glad I don't have a lot in it. One of my friends thinks maybe the box is worth more than the gadget!
Marty

Ronnie Lawson · 10-07-2018, 03:21 PM

Spark start.jpg This is how I installed mine. It works.

Ronnie Lawson · 10-07-2018, 03:24 PM

Marty it is complete if it looks like mine. No additional parts are needed.

marty in Ohio · 10-07-2018, 05:12 PM

Thanks Ronnie.
Will give it a try!
Marty

modelacarman · 10-07-2018, 06:37 PM

Thanks Ronnie it all makes sense now!

10-02-2018, 01:33 PM	#1
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 821	Spark Starter Last weekend I bought a Spark Starter at a garage sale. It was made by Saunders - Allen Company from Memphis, Tenn. It's in the original box (well most of the box) and it says "For Model A Ford." The original price, printed on the box, is $1.50. It says "Snaps on in a jiffy, No screws, no bolts." Says "The spark lever operates the starter. The regular starter still operates freely. Not necessary to replace any standard Ford part." It's three metal pieces hinged in the middle and a rubber grommet. Anybody know what this is? Sorry, I can't seem to post a picture. Marty

10-02-2018, 01:55 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,587	Re: Spark Starter Maybe like an up-start, an accessory to activate the starter by just pushing the spark advance lever all the way up.

10-02-2018, 02:09 PM	#3
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 821	Re: Spark Starter J, That's what it looks like to me. The box says "Copyright 1930", but there are no directions with it. It's not a big deal, I only paid two bucks for it. Marty

10-02-2018, 03:56 PM	#4
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 6,587	Re: Spark Starter Put the pieces near the starter and see what makes sense.

10-03-2018, 06:06 AM	#5
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 821	Re: Spark Starter Thanks, J. That's what I intend to do today. Marty

10-03-2018, 03:21 PM	#6
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 821	Re: Spark Starter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Snyder's carries a gadget called a "Sparky start" that seems to do the same thing that my device does. I called Snyder's this morning and explained what I have and they said they would look at one of their Sparky starts and see if there are any instructions and E-mail a copy to me. Marty

10-04-2018, 06:18 PM	#9
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 821	Re: Spark Starter Charley, Thanks for the help. A few of us have looked this gadget over and think maybe there are parts missing. Glad I don't have a lot in it. One of my friends thinks maybe the box is worth more than the gadget! Marty

10-07-2018, 03:21 PM	#10
Ronnie Lawson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 158	Re: Spark Starter Spark start.jpg This is how I installed mine. It works.

10-07-2018, 03:24 PM	#11
Ronnie Lawson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 158	Re: Spark Starter Marty it is complete if it looks like mine. No additional parts are needed.

10-07-2018, 05:12 PM	#12
marty in Ohio Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Elyria, Ohio Posts: 821	Re: Spark Starter Thanks Ronnie. Will give it a try! Marty

10-07-2018, 06:37 PM	#13
modelacarman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: oberlin ohio Posts: 27	Re: Spark Starter Thanks Ronnie it all makes sense now!

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