Wanted: Early Starter Switches

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Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by RajoRacer » Wed Feb 08, 2023 11:09 am

Looking to purchase several "early" foot switches (photo below) that have 2 screws holding the plunger to the base plate for a "rebuilding" project. Will also consider the later type with the "fold-over" tabs IF they've not already been bent over before - quite easy to recognize. Please contact me through the Forum unless you have my email.
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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by Allan » Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:25 pm

Steve, if you are making new copper contact bolts, I could use some here in Australia.
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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by RajoRacer » Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:57 pm

No - haven't got that far into the project yet.


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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by Original Smith » Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:15 am

I went through this. I have a 1925 and rebuilt a 2 screw switch as good as new. With the plunger extension on it, it wouldn't come through the floor far enough to do the job! I finally used a old stock late style switch which has been a good one.


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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by GG Gregory » Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:50 pm

Just curious, when were these switches used???

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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by RajoRacer » Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:44 pm

The 2 screw switches were first mounted to early electric start closed cars - not positive when Ford changed.


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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by Allan » Thu Feb 09, 2023 10:28 pm

The majority of switches I have come across in Australia are the screw on type. Perhaps this is a Canadian thing. It goes make them easy to work on.

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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by Stephen_heatherly » Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:44 am

My 1919 centerdoor is supposed to have this type of switch. The base plate of the switch is riveted to the frame. Unfortunately, the contact bolts and all the other parts of the switch are missing.

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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by richc » Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:51 pm

The Model T Judging Guidelines tell us the 1919 and 1920 starter switches were of this style, having the cable contacts at a 45 deg angle.
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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by RajoRacer » Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:40 pm

Thanks for that bit of info Rich !


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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by Allan » Sat Feb 11, 2023 7:15 am

I have never seen the bracket riveted on. However, it makes good sense on the 19 to 21 models which still had the forged running board brackets.
With the U channel one piece brackets, they were bolted on, one of the rivets in the top of the frame holding the flat piece on the support being left out to take one of the starter switch mounting bracket bolts.

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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by RajoRacer » Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:19 pm

Back to the Top - will purchase either type for reconditioning !

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Re: Wanted: Early Starter Switches

Post by RajoRacer » Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:59 pm

Back up once again - nobody has any in their swap meet stuff ?

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