early 28 starter switch

[firechief5215]

What is the difference in these 2 switches as far as months used. I know they are for the early 28 but I cant find in the judges book where it tells what months they were used. it says there was 4 different types but doesn't state other than one used the straight rod.posted links below thanks Billy



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http://www.ebay.com/itm/231385477819...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[Fred]

The ones shown are all the same..

[dean from bozeman]

Billy, I have been told that you would have to look at the bottom of these switch bodies to know which is the earliest. Basically it has to do with the groove on the bottom of the part that the starter cap slides on. The earliest switch body had a groove that went all the way down to the switch body top (hard to explain and not able to do photos tonight).

The groove was to accept the indentation in the cap. This kept the cap, and therefore the bent starter rod, from twisting. This set up kept the starter pedal with the bent starter rod from binding.

Later ones had a straight starter rod, therefore there was no need for the groove or the indent on the bottom of the starter cap.

Check for the hole in your firewall. It will tell you where the starter rod went through. If it is straight back from the starter then you need a straight starter rod. If it is an inch or so towards the engine, then you need a bent starter rod.

Note: I'm struggling with the correct terminology. I worked many hours today on a Model A engine in a cold garage and am now too lazy to look it up.

Note 2: I now see that the set of three starter switches all had the same length groove on the bottom. It is shown in the third photo. These look like the third generation ones.

[d.j. moordigian]

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