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grouchyandugly · 07-10-2019, 07:59 AM

on my 1941 Merc.
whups, my starter is good (so far), I meant that my "push-button" switch, and how to get that dumb dirtyword switch out from my dash. stay safe. thanks

JSeery · 07-10-2019, 08:07 AM

Assuming the Merc is the same as the Ford, it is held in place by prongs that are pushed in to release it.

grouchyandugly · 07-10-2019, 08:12 AM

I believe it is orig (wish I still was), BUT, how the fug do I get it disconnected?? can't get my head to look under there because of the dirtyword clutch pedal knocking my head. stay safe. thanks

JSeery · 07-10-2019, 08:15 AM

Here are some photos of the switch. Not easy to get to,

grouchyandugly · 07-10-2019, 08:20 AM

thanks... I NEEDED THAT !! u r correct, that dumb dirtyword thingy is definitely not easy to get to (except the front part)…. whups... looking at it, does that mean IF I push it from behind, that it will then POP OUT?? stay safe. thanks

JSeery · 07-10-2019, 08:37 AM

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You squeeze the prongs in and push it out.

deuce_roadster · 07-10-2019, 08:50 AM

There are 2 slots in the hole the switch goes in that lines it up so the "start" is at the top (or upside down if you put it in that way). I have always had good luck getting those out with a plastic tool to pry from the outside. Come in from one side (where the slot in the hole is) and it pushes one prong over. I haven't ever damaged paint on the dash and you don't have to be a contortionist to get your hand in there to try to squeeze those 2 prongs.
Remove one battery cable before you do this because it is easy to short the wire to the dash and engage the starter as you remove the switch.

JSeery · 07-10-2019, 08:55 AM

Yes, a photo of the hole might help. This is a 1940 Ford, I have no idea if the 41 Merc is in the same orientation.

grouchyandugly · 07-10-2019, 09:07 AM

thanks guys.... now have at least a concise idea of what I might be doing (ha). stay safe. thanks

JSeery · 07-10-2019, 09:26 AM

Based on your other post looks like this car is a 12v conversion. Depending on the style of starter solenoid you are using the starter button may be a two-wire vs the original on-wire. You might be able to tell by the appearance of the pushbutton. The original style should be metal and the two-wire are most often black plastic (the center button part). Not sure this is always the case, but it often is.

grouchyandugly · 07-10-2019, 10:02 AM

BINGO. got it out... took a small screwdriver, filed the end down somewhat sharp, used a small hammer and got it under the lip of the button, and it popped out. THANKS. stay safe.

07-10-2019, 07:59 AM	#1
grouchyandugly Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: N.E. FLA Posts: 57	41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment on my 1941 Merc. whups, my starter is good (so far), I meant that my "push-button" switch, and how to get that dumb dirtyword switch out from my dash. stay safe. thanks

07-10-2019, 08:07 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment Assuming the Merc is the same as the Ford, it is held in place by prongs that are pushed in to release it.

07-10-2019, 08:12 AM	#3
grouchyandugly Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: N.E. FLA Posts: 57	Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment I believe it is orig (wish I still was), BUT, how the fug do I get it disconnected?? can't get my head to look under there because of the dirtyword clutch pedal knocking my head. stay safe. thanks

07-10-2019, 08:20 AM	#5
grouchyandugly Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: N.E. FLA Posts: 57	Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment thanks... I NEEDED THAT !! u r correct, that dumb dirtyword thingy is definitely not easy to get to (except the front part)…. whups... looking at it, does that mean IF I push it from behind, that it will then POP OUT?? stay safe. thanks

07-10-2019, 08:37 AM	#6
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You squeeze the prongs in and push it out.

07-10-2019, 08:50 AM	#7
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,800	Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment There are 2 slots in the hole the switch goes in that lines it up so the "start" is at the top (or upside down if you put it in that way). I have always had good luck getting those out with a plastic tool to pry from the outside. Come in from one side (where the slot in the hole is) and it pushes one prong over. I haven't ever damaged paint on the dash and you don't have to be a contortionist to get your hand in there to try to squeeze those 2 prongs. Remove one battery cable before you do this because it is easy to short the wire to the dash and engage the starter as you remove the switch.

07-10-2019, 09:07 AM	#9
grouchyandugly Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: N.E. FLA Posts: 57	Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment thanks guys.... now have at least a concise idea of what I might be doing (ha). stay safe. thanks

07-10-2019, 09:26 AM	#10
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment Based on your other post looks like this car is a 12v conversion. Depending on the style of starter solenoid you are using the starter button may be a two-wire vs the original on-wire. You might be able to tell by the appearance of the pushbutton. The original style should be metal and the two-wire are most often black plastic (the center button part). Not sure this is always the case, but it often is.

07-10-2019, 10:02 AM	#11
grouchyandugly Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: N.E. FLA Posts: 57	Re: 41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment BINGO. got it out... took a small screwdriver, filed the end down somewhat sharp, used a small hammer and got it under the lip of the button, and it popped out. THANKS. stay safe.