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GAR64 · 08-31-2018, 07:23 PM

Ok, so I did a search and found threads about starter issues. Seems like my starter switch is bad. Starter sometimes remains spinning after car starts. Also, starter sometimes keeps cranking even if I release lever (I have one of those hand levers instead of foot button). I do have a shutoff, but when I turn back on, of course it starts cranking again. I can see that the switch rod does release when I release lever, so it guess it is an internal contact issue?Could it also be a problem with the starter itself??

Tom Wesenberg · 08-31-2018, 10:31 PM

Most likely a weak or burned contact spring. I use a good strong original spring contact, even if I need to restore the housing. File away any rough or burned areas.

Jacksonlll · 09-01-2018, 02:37 PM

Take the switch off and fix it. Not much in there. Most new ones are good if you need it.

GAR64 · 09-01-2018, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the replies. I think I will order a new one. Looks fairly simple to replace.

john in illinois · 09-02-2018, 02:55 PM

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I would follow Tom's advice and find a used original Ford switch. The new ones are junk. Spring is soft.

John

08-31-2018, 07:23 PM	#1
GAR64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 208	Starter Switch? Ok, so I did a search and found threads about starter issues. Seems like my starter switch is bad. Starter sometimes remains spinning after car starts. Also, starter sometimes keeps cranking even if I release lever (I have one of those hand levers instead of foot button). I do have a shutoff, but when I turn back on, of course it starts cranking again. I can see that the switch rod does release when I release lever, so it guess it is an internal contact issue?Could it also be a problem with the starter itself??

08-31-2018, 10:31 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Starter Switch? Most likely a weak or burned contact spring. I use a good strong original spring contact, even if I need to restore the housing. File away any rough or burned areas.

09-01-2018, 02:37 PM	#3
Jacksonlll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan-- Member of Oakleaf of MARC Posts: 1,686	Re: Starter Switch? Take the switch off and fix it. Not much in there. Most new ones are good if you need it.

09-01-2018, 07:02 PM	#4
GAR64 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 208	Re: Starter Switch? Thanks for the replies. I think I will order a new one. Looks fairly simple to replace.

09-02-2018, 02:55 PM	#5
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,183	Re: Starter Switch? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I would follow Tom's advice and find a used original Ford switch. The new ones are junk. Spring is soft. John

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