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05-01-2016, 07:44 PM | #1 |
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new made starter switches
The starter switch in my 33 V8 is worn out. I took it apart and the center post bottoms out before the copper strip hits the two buttons. I could fix it if I have to, but getting a new one would be easier for sure. I see Gaslight shows them, Mac's doesn't. Has anyone tried one of these new made ones - are they any good? A six volt starter takes a lot of current and if it's made "light duty" I don't want it.
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05-01-2016, 07:52 PM | #2 |
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Re: new made starter switches
Why not try to find a new old-stock starter button? I'm sure they're still out there. You could try posting in the classified section.
I have a new reproduction starter button in my 1936 sedan. I ordered it from Mac's about three years ago. It was made in India and the threads are metric, but it works ... for now. |
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05-01-2016, 10:43 PM | #3 |
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Re: new made starter switches
Hi there, Its the foot operated starter switch mounted on the steering box not a button as suggested above. Always NOS switches on ebay. Try Michael Driskell, (615) 293-9985. (Third Gen Automotive). He will have a NOS 33-34 original switch which is the only way to go. 33-34 switches are different to 35-36 switches. Regards, Kevin.
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05-02-2016, 06:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: new made starter switches
Yes Kevin, it's a foot operated switch that handles all the current, there is no relay used.
I don't much like ebay, but I looked. There are some on there, and for a lot less then the reproduction ones. I took mine apart today and fixed it - spent way too much time on it! I replaced the moveable contact with a copper contact with actual silver tips and made a new shaft. Maybe this one will last another 30 -40 years (longer than I will last). I like the challange of fixing the old stuff - never throw any old Ford parts away!! Jim S. |
05-02-2016, 06:39 PM | #5 |
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Re: new made starter switches
Right on, fix or make what you can, and get the satisfaction of it being done right, by you.
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05-03-2016, 08:55 AM | #6 | |
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Re: new made starter switches
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05-03-2016, 09:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: new made starter switches
never done a 33-34, but in the model T world, the new switches are junk. you did the right thing fixing the original
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05-03-2016, 10:02 PM | #8 |
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Re: new made starter switches
ONLY use a NOS or Old Replacement.. They will last you a lifetime.. and from a personal experience, NEVER media blast them.
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