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02-14-2016, 07:35 PM | #1 |
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Starter Switches 1929 A
Is it just me or is there something shoddy about those $20 starter switches that MAC's and others sell? I have gone through 2 of them in the last 2 years. They seem to work for about 25 starts then they just stay stuck in one position and not work anymore. I have replaced & lubed the bushing in the fire wall and/or tinkered with the switches after they stop working. The only solution seems to buy another one which works great for a couple dozen starts and then the same problem all over again. Thanks for any input.
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02-14-2016, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
Pack them both up and return for refund. Purchase from Different Model A Vendor! Good Luck.
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02-14-2016, 08:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
You said Macs and others ???? Did you indeed purchase from Macs and if so what did they say when you contacted them about the problem ? Wayne
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02-14-2016, 08:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
Call Bert's for a good used original. I'm still using an original and have never had a problem with it.
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02-14-2016, 08:57 PM | #5 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
Are to contacts bunt or melted where they contact each other?
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02-14-2016, 09:22 PM | #6 |
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02-15-2016, 12:28 AM | #7 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
Stick with a cleaned/repaired original!!!!
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02-15-2016, 12:57 AM | #8 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
I run good used originals starter switches and do not have problems.
I have run into several cases recently where members of our local Model A club are having failures with currently available poorly made reproduction electrical components. I always try to use only good used original or new OLD replacement parts. NOS parts are getting extremely difficult to find. There were a lot of very good quality replacement parts made in the "old days" and you should not be afraid of using them. For the most part, electrical parts made today in China should be avoided at all costs. My experience and my opinion. Chris W. |
02-16-2016, 05:17 PM | #9 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
You will have better luck with an original switch.
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02-16-2016, 05:24 PM | #10 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
A and L ??
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02-16-2016, 05:40 PM | #11 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
I have fellows bring me Model A starters and often times they want a new switch or brushes replaced that have very good usable life.*
If you have good Ford parts from the era don't be one of those guys.. There is this feeling new is better. Maybe so but don't go with new unless you have too. I have not been very successful talking people out of this desire. True 6 volt brushes are different BTW.
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02-16-2016, 07:37 PM | #12 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
It "seems" to me, that cars with MARGINAL batteries have MORE problems with arcing the switch terminals & causing them to "weld" together & stick????
Bill W.
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02-16-2016, 11:38 PM | #14 |
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Voltage goes down, the current goes up. More current greater chance of "welding" the switch.
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02-20-2016, 11:13 PM | #15 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
I have also had this same experience. Some literature shows that these can stick and cause fire too. Always have a secondary power cut-off if you use this switch (at least aftermarket, not sure about the actual original switch). I am thinking of using a modern 1970s Ford starter relay with the power button on the floor to be "authentic" as possible and safe.
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02-20-2016, 11:50 PM | #16 |
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Re: Starter Switches 1929 A
I gave up on the repro switches and rebuilt an original. That was five years ago, and no probs since.
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