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Msaby · 05-27-2013, 08:33 AM

I am a new member here and I am trying to get my father's 1930 A running. The car has been sitting for a few years. The first issue I am having is with the starter switch. The starter switch was replaced a few years ago. When I try to step on the starter, the rod doesn't seem to move. I removed the switch and made sure the rod wasn't getting caught on the floor gromment. If I take a screw driver and touch the battery cable to the starter contact directly the starter turns the engine. I have cleaned the contacts on the starter and reinstalled the switch. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

1931 flamingo · 05-27-2013, 09:15 AM

With the starter sw in your hand and you depress the rod does the switch contact "move"?? Is the rod binding in the grommet??
Also ck the alignment of the contact within the sw housing so it's not binding there.
Paul in CT

Jim/GA · 05-27-2013, 03:13 PM

Mike-
If you add a location to your profile or to your post, you would be surprised how helpful people that live near you will be.

Msaby · 05-27-2013, 04:24 PM

I was able to resolve the issue. The problem turned out to be the starter switch. It apparently bent and was in constant contact with the starter. I bent the copper strap slightly. Everything is working properly now. I plan on purchasing a new one this week.

Jim thanks for the tip. I will add my location to my profile.

Oh one more question is there suppose to be an insulator between the starter housing and the starter switch? i don't mean the insulator in the starter switch.

Thanks

Mike

Tom Wesenberg · 05-27-2013, 04:28 PM

Some 1928 starters with the box shaped switch used and insulator, but all the later switches had none.

Be sure to use the correct screws to mount the switch, as too long a screw can short out the fields.

dmaxweb · 05-27-2013, 07:51 PM

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The last repro starter switch I had was not very well made.

Msaby · 05-27-2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaxweb

The last repro starter switch I had was not very well made.

I was thinking the same thing low quality component.

Thanks
Mike

05-27-2013, 08:33 AM	#1
Msaby Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Allentown, Pa. Posts: 37	Starter switch issue I am a new member here and I am trying to get my father's 1930 A running. The car has been sitting for a few years. The first issue I am having is with the starter switch. The starter switch was replaced a few years ago. When I try to step on the starter, the rod doesn't seem to move. I removed the switch and made sure the rod wasn't getting caught on the floor gromment. If I take a screw driver and touch the battery cable to the starter contact directly the starter turns the engine. I have cleaned the contacts on the starter and reinstalled the switch. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. Thanks Mike

05-27-2013, 09:15 AM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Starter switch issue With the starter sw in your hand and you depress the rod does the switch contact "move"?? Is the rod binding in the grommet?? Also ck the alignment of the contact within the sw housing so it's not binding there. Paul in CT

05-27-2013, 03:13 PM	#3
Jim/GA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Young Harris, GA Posts: 1,815	Re: Starter switch issue Mike- If you add a location to your profile or to your post, you would be surprised how helpful people that live near you will be. __________________ Jim Cannon Former MAFCA Technical Director "Have a Model A day!"

05-27-2013, 04:24 PM	#4
Msaby Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Allentown, Pa. Posts: 37	Re: Starter switch issue I was able to resolve the issue. The problem turned out to be the starter switch. It apparently bent and was in constant contact with the starter. I bent the copper strap slightly. Everything is working properly now. I plan on purchasing a new one this week. Jim thanks for the tip. I will add my location to my profile. Oh one more question is there suppose to be an insulator between the starter housing and the starter switch? i don't mean the insulator in the starter switch. Thanks Mike

05-27-2013, 04:28 PM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Starter switch issue Some 1928 starters with the box shaped switch used and insulator, but all the later switches had none. Be sure to use the correct screws to mount the switch, as too long a screw can short out the fields.

05-27-2013, 07:51 PM	#6
dmaxweb Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 510	Re: Starter switch issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The last repro starter switch I had was not very well made.