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Bored&Stroked · 04-20-2021, 07:13 AM

Also, given that this switch is one big contact switch - always push down on it hard with your foot . . . you want it to have a good solid contact. Once you inspect the contacts and potentially rework or replace the switch, don't be afraid to push down on it with some force - such that the contacts mate as they should.

If you choose to take it apart, you'll probably find that the contacts are pitted and worn a bit - usually it will take some sanding/filing and other cleanup work to get them in a good usable condition. You can always post pictures of what you find once you get it apart - to get some opinions on how to proceed.

glennpm · 04-20-2021, 08:13 AM

If you're lucky the copper plates are just pitted and not broken like this switch I took apart ---> junk

Glenn

soonersace · 04-20-2021, 08:19 AM

I got it started!

One of the cables was a little loose on the switch- I think it was touching the other cable. I tightened it up and gave it a try-

I went ahead and ordered a new switch just to have one, a switch pushrod and some grommets to replace the rotted foam ones I found in my exploration.

Thanks for making my day everyone.

I’m still going to try to clean up what I have.

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glennpm · 04-20-2021, 08:30 AM

Good!

lotsagas4u · 04-20-2021, 10:08 AM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-1936-F...0AAOSwH4VgQg0E
Is the cardboard divider on some of these switches there to protect from cable arc?

glennpm · 04-20-2021, 10:12 AM

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Yes, back to the case and to the other terminal, although the latter would be unlikely. There is also treated cardboard on the inside as you can see from my pictures above.

Glenn

Tinker · 04-21-2021, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glennpm

If you're lucky the copper plates are just pitted and not broken like this switch I took apart ---> junk

Glenn

That could be fixed but the effort maybe more involved then getting a new one, certianly since they are available. It's a very simple switch. But you never know what is wrong till you open it up.

TJ · 04-22-2021, 08:50 AM

Hard to tell by the photo, but did the shaft extension on the switch rub through the insulation on the starter cable?

04-20-2021, 07:13 AM	#21
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,064	Re: 34 smoking starter switch from the newbie. Also, given that this switch is one big contact switch - always push down on it hard with your foot . . . you want it to have a good solid contact. Once you inspect the contacts and potentially rework or replace the switch, don't be afraid to push down on it with some force - such that the contacts mate as they should. If you choose to take it apart, you'll probably find that the contacts are pitted and worn a bit - usually it will take some sanding/filing and other cleanup work to get them in a good usable condition. You can always post pictures of what you find once you get it apart - to get some opinions on how to proceed.

04-20-2021, 08:19 AM	#23
soonersace Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 28	Re: 34 smoking starter switch from the newbie. I got it started! One of the cables was a little loose on the switch- I think it was touching the other cable. I tightened it up and gave it a try- I went ahead and ordered a new switch just to have one, a switch pushrod and some grommets to replace the rotted foam ones I found in my exploration. Thanks for making my day everyone. I’m still going to try to clean up what I have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-20-2021, 08:30 AM	#24
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 34 smoking starter switch from the newbie. Good!

04-20-2021, 10:08 AM	#25
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 757	Re: 34 smoking starter switch from the newbie. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-1936-F...0AAOSwH4VgQg0E Is the cardboard divider on some of these switches there to protect from cable arc?

04-20-2021, 10:12 AM	#26
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 34 smoking starter switch from the newbie. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes, back to the case and to the other terminal, although the latter would be unlikely. There is also treated cardboard on the inside as you can see from my pictures above. Glenn

04-22-2021, 08:50 AM	#28
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 34 smoking starter switch from the newbie. Hard to tell by the photo, but did the shaft extension on the switch rub through the insulation on the starter cable?