What is this collar for?

[Y-Blockhead]

I can't figure out what the purpose of this collar on the starter rod is? Is it some sort of stop? Has a allen head set screw. Haven't seen it on other cars.



Thanks... And Merry Christmas to All...

[1930artdeco]

It looks like the h2o pump collar? Ditch it.

Mike

[Russ/40]

Is there a hole drilled to accommodate the set screw through to the starter rod shaft? If so perhaps the shaft is not threaded, and it was a farmers fix to retain the starter rod.

Or "to facilitate the next garage fire"��

[Purdy Swoft]

It looks smaller than a water pump shaft collar. Maybe they jist thought it looked purty .

[Big hammer]

Very interesting I wouldn't due anything it will cause people to ask "Q"

[Tom Wesenberg]

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It's a starter rod vibration damper.

[Pete]

That is a very rare accessory item for model A's.
It is a cardinal grammeter and it is used to bleed off the excess inverse reactive current from the starter.

[james hitchcock]

Should fetch a pretty penny on ebay.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Russ/40

Is there a hole drilled to accommodate the set screw through to the starter rod shaft?

No the starter rod is threaded. In fact I was removing the starter rod t replace the starter rod grommet when I noticed it. The set screw is just holding it in place.

I guess it could be any of the above, haha. So basically I don't need it... Another mystery solved.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

It's a starter rod vibration damper.

If it is it doesn't work. The starter rod was rattling because the grommet was MIA.

[Fred K-OR]

Maybe it adds weight to the starter rod so his wife did not have to push so hard to get it started.

[Mitch//pa]

[QUOTE=Y-Blockhead;1003814]I can't figure out what the purpose of this collar on the starter rod is? Is it some sort of stop? Has a allen head set screw. Haven't seen it on other cars.(QUOTE)

leave it,
it's supposed to be there, everyone else's is missing

[Snouts out]

You are the mystery solver U blockhead

[Clem Clement]

It is installed backward

[Farrell In Vancouver]

never seen one Cad..........mines is raven finish!

[Gunmetal blue2]

How about maybe the rod would unscrew so the person put that on to keep it from unscrewing.

[George Miller]

Looks like this guy has lots ideas. Look at the double nuts on the starter cable. When things get just right, I think it could make a nice fire when that collar hits that big nut.

I bet the rest of the cars has some nice improvements also.

[Ron/IA]

I wonder if the collar was put there to make it easier starting/turn-over the motor from inside the engine compartment. You could wrap your fingers around the collar a lot easier than just the rod itself.

Just thinking! (Which sometimes can be dangerous.)

[The Master Cylinder]

Originally Posted by George Miller

Looks like this guy has lots ideas.

I bet the rest of the cars has some nice improvements also.

Haha, Always somebody with the negative.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by Ron/IA

I wonder if the collar was put there to make it easier starting/turn-over the motor from inside the engine compartment. You could wrap your fingers around the collar a lot easier than just the rod itself.

Just thinking! (Which sometimes can be dangerous.)

Now, that's the only one that makes sense, and I'll bet you are right.

[roadster]

looks to be plastic might be to keep the shaft for hitting the starter bolt.

[clinton perry]

Y RON Has the answer. I just ordered 5 for my A`S. Thanks Ron. Clinton

[Fred K-OR]

Wonder if product of USA?

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Ron/IA

I wonder if the collar was put there to make it easier starting/turn-over the motor from inside the engine compartment. You could wrap your fingers around the collar a lot easier than just the rod itself.

Just thinking! (Which sometimes can be dangerous.)

Ron/IA I really like that!

Originally Posted by roadster

looks to be plastic might be to keep the shaft for hitting the starter bolt.

Not sure what plastic you are referring to??

[taffrail]

Mabe some spark lever starting gizmo?

[Keith True]

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I think it's part of that Sparky Start setup.The rig that kicks the starter over when you retard the spark all the way.It ties into the spark rod,and has a bellcrank that pivots onto that collar to push the rod down.It looks like the rest of the setup has been removed,and hopefully thrown away.

[TinCup]

Certainly something new in the world of kludges.

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Keith True

I think it's part of that Sparky Start setup..

Keith, I didn't know what that is. I had to look that up! Nope nothing like that on the car...

http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_mo...accessory.html

[Fred K-OR]

Originally Posted by Keith True

I think it's part of that Sparky Start setup.The rig that kicks the starter over when you retard the spark all the way.It ties into the spark rod,and has a bellcrank that pivots onto that collar to push the rod down.It looks like the rest of the setup has been removed,and hopefully thrown away.

I also removed mine. Anybody want one?

[Keith True]

What happened Fred,did you come up to a stop sign and crash your starter drive into the ring gear by throwing the spark lever up?

[Dick Deegan]

Y Blockhead. That part is part of the up start kit sold by the vendors. Look at Snyder's part # A11470-F.

Had one on my car for a while.

Dick

[Ron/IA]

Dick - Looks like that is it.

At least I guessed it had something to do with starting. (Although, being on the starter rod, it wasn't much of a guess.)

[Tinbasher]

It's a base for a "Flux Capacitor" Must have been a R & D piece. TB

[caboose]

Originally Posted by Tinbasher

It's a base for a "Flux Capacitor" Must have been a R & D piece. TB

Marty,

No wonder the DeLorean isn't working!

Doc Brown

[Elcastor]

It sure is great that these fine Ford Barn people are so helpful. How can a person go wrong with all this good advice?

[Fred K-OR]

Originally Posted by Keith True

What happened Fred,did you come up to a stop sign and crash your starter drive into the ring gear by throwing the spark lever up?

Yes, a number of times no only at stop signs.

[RUNNERBUN]

Sorry to say so, but nobody has yet correctly identified the part. That is a Gazonta.
What does it do?? It goz onta any where you want to put it onta

I've sold quite a few of these at the swap meets.

[Ray64]

Maybe used for an upstart hookup

[Ray64]

Maybe used for an upstart

[Ray64]

sorry bout that

[C26Pinelake]

As my ol dad would say, leave it there, its not hurting anything and you will need it some day and know right where it is.
Wayne

[Mitch//pa]

i would remove it ASAP, not only will it look better but you'll probably get better fuel mileage

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by Dick Deegan

Y Blockhead. That part is part of the up start kit sold by the vendors. Look at Snyder's part # A11470-F.

Had one on my car for a while.

Dick

Whoa! 72 bucks?? Wish I had the rest of it. I could sell it on e-pay.
Looking at the installation instructions that answers another question. The holder/bolt is still in place also.



Now that that is solved I'm off to my next project... Need to change my Tail Light Fluid, don't know when it was done last. I may have to post some questions about that...

[leatherback1929]

Maybe an optical illusion but it looks close to nut securing battery cable. Don't get a ring between the two or it will be a painful way to lose a finger! OUCH

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by leatherback1929

Maybe an optical illusion but it looks close to nut securing battery cable. Don't get a ring between the two or it will be a painful way to lose a finger! OUCH

Good reason not to wear jewelry while working on a car. Wasn't really that close but both the collar and double nut have been removed now.

[Tom Wesenberg]

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While taking electronics courses in the Army, no one was allowed to wear watches or rings.

A friend of mine drove a cement truck, and just a month before he retired, he was climbing down the ladder when his wedding ring caught on something and tore his finger right off.

[Mike V. Florida]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Need to change my Tail Light Fluid, don't know when it was done last. I may have to post some questions about that...

You can use the lower priced Blinker Fluid instead of Tail light fluid. The additives needed for proper flash synchronization will work well with the non flash tail light.

Blinker Fluid

[George Miller]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

While taking electronics courses in the Army, no one was allowed to wear watches or rings.

A friend of mine drove a cement truck, and just a month before he retired, he was climbing down the ladder when his wedding ring caught on something and tore his finger right off.

Years ago working for my Dad in his garage. I was working under the dash with my wedding ring on. It hit a hot wire and ground, I think the ammeter. I have never wore it since. Man that ring got hot, left a nice burn ring around my finger. Rings and working on cars or machines is not good.

[Mitch//pa]

the only time i wore my wedding ring was the day i got married... its sits in a drawer and now wont even go over the tip of my pinky.. damn i was a skinny runt back then

its actually not bad because the woman chase me around thinking i am single