Starter switch - fascinating!!

[cederholm]

Thanks all, and don't worry I'm not going near the hand crank without an instructor. I was just curious and the "kick-out" makes perfect sense.

Hi Mike, I'm a little confused by your statement below. Are you saying if I convert to 12v, be careful not to weld the started contacts together? ...and I do have plans to install a cut off.

~ Carl

Originally Posted by mike657894

the starter switch is like that so you can weld the contacts together with 12v. most advocate a battery cut off switch if you do not already have one.

[BoysToys1928A]

Welcome Cederholm, Enjoy driving your great car around NYC lol As far as the original starter here is a link to some info about it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_F._Kettering
Enjoy

[chap52]

Carl,
You Tube is your friend. Search it on starting and driving the Model A. There are even posts on hand cranking.
I am sure you will find this will be helpful. Chap
http://motormayhem.net/wp-uploads/20...ion-Manual.pdf

[Lona]

Interesting how Henry saved money by putting the floor starter button directly in line with the starter motor so you have to contort the toe of your right foot to the left in order to hit the starter and gas pedal at the same time. Tried to use the hand throttle alone but doesn't work so well if you have to pump the gas a few times to keep it running after initial start. Our Chrysler of the same 1931 year has the foot starter pedal to the right of the gas pedal with linkage to the starter motor which is in about the same location as the Model A, but making it much easier on the foot. However, Walter spent money for this convenience. I like the beauty of simplicity Henry used to keep costs down without sacrificing quality or reliability.

Glen