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gwhite · 02-18-2015, 02:05 PM

Picked up a B starter & switch for my hopped-up A...curious if a gasket is used between the switch and the starter (like the Model A uses).

I ask because there's not much distance between the contact on the switch and the post on the starter...the lever on the switch only moves 1/4" or so before contact is made.

Here's the switch;

DavidG · 02-18-2015, 05:51 PM

No gasket was used originally.

gwhite · 02-19-2015, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidG

No gasket was used originally.

Thanks David!

Bruce Lancaster · 02-19-2015, 12:15 PM

And I think no gasket was used on A either...it may be a phantom aftermarket part like the torque tube gasket for Model A's.
A switch gasket would have no insulating value, if that's what you are asking about, since the mounting screws would bypass it electrically.

Rowdy · 02-19-2015, 01:20 PM

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The early 28 starter with the 1/2" bendix shaft and early style starter switch uses a gasket. Later A's did not use the gasket to the best of my knowledge. Rod

02-18-2015, 02:05 PM	#1
gwhite Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas: Where Bob Wills is still the king! Posts: 354	Model B Starter Switch Picked up a B starter & switch for my hopped-up A...curious if a gasket is used between the switch and the starter (like the Model A uses). I ask because there's not much distance between the contact on the switch and the post on the starter...the lever on the switch only moves 1/4" or so before contact is made. Here's the switch;

02-18-2015, 05:51 PM	#2
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,101	Re: Model B Starter Switch No gasket was used originally.

02-19-2015, 12:15 PM	#4
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Model B Starter Switch And I think no gasket was used on A either...it may be a phantom aftermarket part like the torque tube gasket for Model A's. A switch gasket would have no insulating value, if that's what you are asking about, since the mounting screws would bypass it electrically.

02-19-2015, 01:20 PM	#5
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Model B Starter Switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The early 28 starter with the 1/2" bendix shaft and early style starter switch uses a gasket. Later A's did not use the gasket to the best of my knowledge. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!