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Ron McIntyre · 07-09-2018, 12:31 PM

Round Starter Rod Switch Covers almost always missing . Licenced mechanic, Model A owner, over 40 years, can make these,

On e-bay his contact is : jford31a .
If phone is needed, let me know.

Thanks.

Mike Peters · 07-09-2018, 07:08 PM

I need a starter switch cover. I searched jford31a on ebay and came up with nothing. Please advise.

160B · 07-09-2018, 07:21 PM

Here is a link to what jford31a is selling on eBay, I do not see a switch cover.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/jford31a/m....p2047675.l2562

Here is link to his closed auctions and there is no switch cover

https://www.ebay.com/csc/jford31a/m...._sop=13&_rdc=1

Bob C · 07-09-2018, 07:29 PM

Here it is. https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-R-STARTER...kAAOSwSkxbMYVT
It's the last item on the link 160B posted.

Bob

brito36 · 07-10-2018, 04:58 PM

Be aware that there two sizes of the switch covers. If you find one it may be the wrong one. Years ago I needed the cover and I had to buy the complete starter to get it. The seller would not break the starter components.

The shorter shorter came in around September 1928.

Charles Reese · 07-21-2018, 03:53 PM

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Remember ... the 'off-set' switch/cover had a 'notch' to prevent the rod from twisting. Until i found an original, i made do by modifying a .50 cal shell casing for my 'non-notched' switch

Mike Peters · 07-21-2018, 08:03 PM

I just ordered and received a cover, straight rod, and pedal cap from Joe Amendola, Ottawa, Ontario. Joe is referred to in the top thread.
Phone: 613-722-2501. email: [email protected]
Installed yesterday in a November 28 unrestored car. Fit great. Very happy. The cap appears to be an accelerator cap.
Does anyone know if Ford originally used accelerator caps as starter rod caps on early starters? Is this correct?

07-09-2018, 12:31 PM	#1
Ron McIntyre Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 171	1928 Rectangular Switch Cover Round Starter Rod Switch Covers almost always missing . Licenced mechanic, Model A owner, over 40 years, can make these, On e-bay his contact is : jford31a . If phone is needed, let me know. Thanks. Last edited by Ron McIntyre; 07-10-2018 at 09:14 AM. Reason: need better description

07-09-2018, 07:08 PM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: 1928 Rectangular Switch Cover I need a starter switch cover. I searched jford31a on ebay and came up with nothing. Please advise.

07-09-2018, 07:21 PM	#3
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: 1928 Rectangular Switch Cover Here is a link to what jford31a is selling on eBay, I do not see a switch cover. https://www.ebay.com/sch/jford31a/m....p2047675.l2562 Here is link to his closed auctions and there is no switch cover https://www.ebay.com/csc/jford31a/m...._sop=13&_rdc=1 __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time?

07-09-2018, 07:29 PM	#4
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: 1928 Rectangular Switch Cover Here it is. https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-R-STARTER...kAAOSwSkxbMYVT It's the last item on the link 160B posted. Bob

07-10-2018, 04:58 PM	#5
brito36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marengo. Illinois Posts: 262	Re: 1928 Rectangular Switch Cover Be aware that there two sizes of the switch covers. If you find one it may be the wrong one. Years ago I needed the cover and I had to buy the complete starter to get it. The seller would not break the starter components. The shorter shorter came in around September 1928.

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