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Garcia · 06-08-2021, 01:01 PM

I'm confused about the varieties of popout switches. The Andrews handbook shows an early style and a later style, both of which are basically cylindrical, and both of which show up on a google image search.

Over on ebay, however, there are currently about half a dozen items listed as popout switches that are basically conical.

Any ideas of where the conical switches come from and what they fit?

Bill G · 06-08-2021, 02:02 PM

The ones you call "conical" might be the switch that is offered as an inexpensive replacement on-off switch if the pop-out switch is missing or not existent. Without pictures of what you are seeing in eBay, it is hard to answer your question.

Garcia · 06-08-2021, 03:00 PM

Does this help?
Kind of reminds me of the Mercury space capsule.

700rpm · 06-08-2021, 03:41 PM

If you’re looking for an original, that isn’t one.

jw hash · 06-08-2021, 06:43 PM

that is NOT a pop out, it is just a on off replacement switch.

rotorwrench · 06-09-2021, 08:31 AM

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The model A used the ELECTROLOCK switch assemblies through the entire production. The head was upgraded and the armored cable was changed several times as well due to changes in the bodies and different dash panels. I have no idea how many aftermarket replacements were made over the years but I would venture to say there were more than most of us know. Not all were armored and not all were pop out designs. Reproduction "pop outs" were available at different times by different manufacturers but they are no longer produced as far as i know. The ones made in Spain in the 1970s & 80s are likely the most common of the reproductions.

If it doesn't look, function, and break down for repair exactly like one of the original two model A designs, it is not an original. Many of them had a tag with manufacturing information but the tags have been reproduced and not all of them had tags There were several different end fittings and clamps depending on year of manufacture. All this stuff is in the judging standards.

GM and other manufacturers use Briggs & Stratton ELECTROLOCK designs but they are different than the Ford designs. Not all of them are pop out types.

Jim Mason · 06-09-2021, 11:21 AM

http://jmodela.coffeecup.com/switches.html

06-08-2021, 01:01 PM	#1
Garcia Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 41	Shape of popout ignition switch I'm confused about the varieties of popout switches. The Andrews handbook shows an early style and a later style, both of which are basically cylindrical, and both of which show up on a google image search. Over on ebay, however, there are currently about half a dozen items listed as popout switches that are basically conical. Any ideas of where the conical switches come from and what they fit?

06-08-2021, 02:02 PM	#2
Bill G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 1,045	Re: Shape of popout ignition switch The ones you call "conical" might be the switch that is offered as an inexpensive replacement on-off switch if the pop-out switch is missing or not existent. Without pictures of what you are seeing in eBay, it is hard to answer your question.

06-08-2021, 03:41 PM	#4
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,902	Re: Shape of popout ignition switch If you’re looking for an original, that isn’t one. __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole.

06-08-2021, 06:43 PM	#5
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Shape of popout ignition switch that is NOT a pop out, it is just a on off replacement switch.

06-09-2021, 08:31 AM	#6
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,420	Re: Shape of popout ignition switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The model A used the ELECTROLOCK switch assemblies through the entire production. The head was upgraded and the armored cable was changed several times as well due to changes in the bodies and different dash panels. I have no idea how many aftermarket replacements were made over the years but I would venture to say there were more than most of us know. Not all were armored and not all were pop out designs. Reproduction "pop outs" were available at different times by different manufacturers but they are no longer produced as far as i know. The ones made in Spain in the 1970s & 80s are likely the most common of the reproductions. If it doesn't look, function, and break down for repair exactly like one of the original two model A designs, it is not an original. Many of them had a tag with manufacturing information but the tags have been reproduced and not all of them had tags There were several different end fittings and clamps depending on year of manufacture. All this stuff is in the judging standards. GM and other manufacturers use Briggs & Stratton ELECTROLOCK designs but they are different than the Ford designs. Not all of them are pop out types.

06-09-2021, 11:21 AM	#7
Jim Mason Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 913	Re: Shape of popout ignition switch http://jmodela.coffeecup.com/switches.html __________________ www.jmodela.coffeecup.com Fwiw, jm.

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