1933 MODEL B starter switch?

FrankWest

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My starter does not have this. How is this starter switch connected to the floor switch?
 

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Nor should it have one. That was used on '32 fours until the change from a cable-activated switch to the foot-operated switch, the same as V8s.
 
Nor should it have one. That was used on '32 fours until the change from a cable-activated switch to the foot-operated switch, the same as V8s.

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I have a spare model b engine that has a starter with this switch.
I guess I cannot use that starter on my existing car.
I have been having problems with my starter. I guess it needs rebuilding, because if the rotor happens to stop in a dead area I can't get the starter to run. I guess hand cranking the engine will not spin the starter to an active portion of the armature.
 
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I found all those correct parts at Third Gen. Switch, cables, clamps, ect. Newc
 
Not surprising as its part number is BF-11450 which was originally first released for '32 RHD fours.
 
I have a replacement starter from Third Generation on the way.
Once I get a working starter in my car then I can begin looking at the distributer. I
 
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