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Tom Wesenberg · 01-08-2012, 01:39 PM

Here is an original starter switch for much of the 1928 year. There is a lock washer between the screw on button and the shaft. The other 1928 switches I have, or have seen, also have this lock washer. This is an original Ford lock washer with the serrated outside edge, but it isn't listed in either of my 1928 parts books, January 1, 1928 and October1, 1928 Parts Price List. Was this an oversite in the books, or did someone add these lock washers to the switches many years ago?

Also there is black paint on the shaft including the very tip that fits into the main body, which tells me the shaft was painted seperately. The button has no trace of paint nor cad plating, but has a thin coat of rust. Was the button originally cad plated, or was it painted? Thanks

Fred · 01-08-2012, 03:31 PM

Tom, The J/S, says that both style rods were cad plated, & I am pretty sure so is the foot button.. No mention of the lock washer, But I had several of them N.O.S. with the button & they had the really oversized looking lock washer.. They were just the normal bluish/black color.. Do you have any of the other style with the short cap, & the push rod cover can be removed from the base.. J/S does not show it, only the style you show...

Marco Tahtaras · 01-08-2012, 04:23 PM

I believe the lock washer not being listed was an oversight. It WAS included with the accelerator application.

criswellnk · 01-08-2012, 04:40 PM

I can only speak for what I have and where it came from. The starter switche seen below came from a May 1928 Tudor that was original/unmolested that was being turned into a hot-rod. Overall, the car was in great condition with no modifications or "changes" from factory. It does not show too well in the photo but the switch body is both cad plate, with the black paint over top. The pushrod is only in black paint, you can see chips in the paint at certain points and a wear mark where it had gone through the floorboard.

The top of the button is worn from use, but the underside was just dirty with black paint under the dirt. There is no sign of cad plating that I can see. The photo below is of the stud for the battery cable, it still had what was left of the battery cable attached to it when I got the motor and other parts. It was a Ford script terminal, but unfortunately the cable was unceremoniusly cut with a pair of snips or loppers. I still have the terminal end floating around in a drawer somewhere.

Tom Wesenberg · 01-08-2012, 07:46 PM

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Thanks guys.
Most of the switch bodies I see with black paint also show bits of cad under the paint. This is for both styles of switch bodies, 28-31.

01-08-2012, 01:39 PM	#1
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	1928 Starter Switch?? Here is an original starter switch for much of the 1928 year. There is a lock washer between the screw on button and the shaft. The other 1928 switches I have, or have seen, also have this lock washer. This is an original Ford lock washer with the serrated outside edge, but it isn't listed in either of my 1928 parts books, January 1, 1928 and October1, 1928 Parts Price List. Was this an oversite in the books, or did someone add these lock washers to the switches many years ago? Also there is black paint on the shaft including the very tip that fits into the main body, which tells me the shaft was painted seperately. The button has no trace of paint nor cad plating, but has a thin coat of rust. Was the button originally cad plated, or was it painted? Thanks

01-08-2012, 03:31 PM	#2
Fred BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 1,421	Re: 1928 Starter Switch?? Tom, The J/S, says that both style rods were cad plated, & I am pretty sure so is the foot button.. No mention of the lock washer, But I had several of them N.O.S. with the button & they had the really oversized looking lock washer.. They were just the normal bluish/black color.. Do you have any of the other style with the short cap, & the push rod cover can be removed from the base.. J/S does not show it, only the style you show...

01-08-2012, 04:23 PM	#3
Marco Tahtaras Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,099	Re: 1928 Starter Switch?? I believe the lock washer not being listed was an oversight. It WAS included with the accelerator application. __________________ http://www.abarnyard.com/

01-08-2012, 04:40 PM	#4
criswellnk Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 288	Re: 1928 Starter Switch?? I can only speak for what I have and where it came from. The starter switche seen below came from a May 1928 Tudor that was original/unmolested that was being turned into a hot-rod. Overall, the car was in great condition with no modifications or "changes" from factory. It does not show too well in the photo but the switch body is both cad plate, with the black paint over top. The pushrod is only in black paint, you can see chips in the paint at certain points and a wear mark where it had gone through the floorboard. The top of the button is worn from use, but the underside was just dirty with black paint under the dirt. There is no sign of cad plating that I can see. The photo below is of the stud for the battery cable, it still had what was left of the battery cable attached to it when I got the motor and other parts. It was a Ford script terminal, but unfortunately the cable was unceremoniusly cut with a pair of snips or loppers. I still have the terminal end floating around in a drawer somewhere. __________________ *"Son, there are two ways to do this, your way and the right way." Thanks dad.* Looking for a copy or reprint of 1932 A.E.A. Universal Catalog of Genuine Electrical Service Parts

01-08-2012, 07:46 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: 1928 Starter Switch?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys. Most of the switch bodies I see with black paint also show bits of cad under the paint. This is for both styles of switch bodies, 28-31.