41 Merc Push-Button starter replacment

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grouchyandugly

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on my 1941 Merc.
whups, my starter is good (so far), I meant that my "push-button" switch, and how to get that dumb dirtyword switch out from my dash. stay safe. thanks
 
Assuming the Merc is the same as the Ford, it is held in place by prongs that are pushed in to release it.
 
I believe it is orig (wish I still was), BUT, how the fug do I get it disconnected?? can't get my head to look under there because of the dirtyword clutch pedal knocking my head. stay safe. thanks
 
Here are some photos of the switch. Not easy to get to, :)
 

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thanks... I NEEDED THAT !! u r correct, that dumb dirtyword thingy is definitely not easy to get to (except the front part)…. whups... looking at it, does that mean IF I push it from behind, that it will then POP OUT?? stay safe. thanks
 
There are 2 slots in the hole the switch goes in that lines it up so the "start" is at the top (or upside down if you put it in that way). I have always had good luck getting those out with a plastic tool to pry from the outside. Come in from one side (where the slot in the hole is) and it pushes one prong over. I haven't ever damaged paint on the dash and you don't have to be a contortionist to get your hand in there to try to squeeze those 2 prongs.
Remove one battery cable before you do this because it is easy to short the wire to the dash and engage the starter as you remove the switch.
 
Yes, a photo of the hole might help. This is a 1940 Ford, I have no idea if the 41 Merc is in the same orientation.
 

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Based on your other post looks like this car is a 12v conversion. Depending on the style of starter solenoid you are using the starter button may be a two-wire vs the original on-wire. You might be able to tell by the appearance of the pushbutton. The original style should be metal and the two-wire are most often black plastic (the center button part). Not sure this is always the case, but it often is.
 
BINGO. got it out... took a small screwdriver, filed the end down somewhat sharp, used a small hammer and got it under the lip of the button, and it popped out. THANKS. stay safe.
 
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