new made starter switches

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Jim in Wisconsin

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The starter switch in my 33 V8 is worn out. I took it apart and the center post bottoms out before the copper strip hits the two buttons. I could fix it if I have to, but getting a new one would be easier for sure. I see Gaslight shows them, Mac's doesn't. Has anyone tried one of these new made ones - are they any good? A six volt starter takes a lot of current and if it's made "light duty" I don't want it.
Thanks
Jim S.
 
Why not try to find a new old-stock starter button? I'm sure they're still out there. You could try posting in the classified section.

I have a new reproduction starter button in my 1936 sedan. I ordered it from Mac's about three years ago. It was made in India and the threads are metric, but it works ... for now.
 
Hi there, Its the foot operated starter switch mounted on the steering box not a button as suggested above. Always NOS switches on ebay. Try Michael Driskell, (615) 293-9985. (Third Gen Automotive). He will have a NOS 33-34 original switch which is the only way to go. 33-34 switches are different to 35-36 switches. Regards, Kevin.
 
Yes Kevin, it's a foot operated switch that handles all the current, there is no relay used.
I don't much like ebay, but I looked. There are some on there, and for a lot less then the reproduction ones.
I took mine apart today and fixed it - spent way too much time on it! I replaced the moveable contact with a copper contact with actual silver tips and made a new shaft. Maybe this one will last another 30 -40 years (longer than I will last). I like the challange of fixing the old stuff - never throw any old Ford parts away!!
Jim S.
 
Jim in Wisconsin said:
Yes Kevin, it's a foot operated switch that handles all the current, there is no relay used.
I don't much like ebay, but I looked. There are some on there, and for a lot less then the reproduction ones.
I took mine apart today and fixed it - spent way too much time on it! I replaced the moveable contact with a copper contact with actual silver tips and made a new shaft. Maybe this one will last another 30 -40 years (longer than I will last). I like the challange of fixing the old stuff - never throw any old Ford parts away!!
Jim S.
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If you buy a spare one and carry it in the car, your old one will never need to be replaced.
 
never done a 33-34, but in the model T world, the new switches are junk. you did the right thing fixing the original
 
ONLY use a NOS or Old Replacement.. They will last you a lifetime.. and from a personal experience, NEVER media blast them.
 
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