Spark Starter

[marty in Ohio]

Last weekend I bought a Spark Starter at a garage sale. It was made by Saunders - Allen Company from Memphis, Tenn. It's in the original box (well most of the box) and it says "For Model A Ford." The original price, printed on the box, is $1.50. It says "Snaps on in a jiffy, No screws, no bolts." Says "The spark lever operates the starter. The regular starter still operates freely. Not necessary to replace any standard Ford part." It's three metal pieces hinged in the middle and a rubber grommet. Anybody know what this is?
Sorry, I can't seem to post a picture.
Marty

 

[J Franklin]

Maybe like an up-start, an accessory to activate the starter by just pushing the spark advance lever all the way up.

 

[marty in Ohio]

J,
That's what it looks like to me. The box says "Copyright 1930", but there are no directions with it. It's not a big deal, I only paid two bucks for it.
Marty

 

[J Franklin]

Put the pieces near the starter and see what makes sense.

 

[marty in Ohio]

Thanks, J.
That's what I intend to do today.
Marty

 

[marty in Ohio]

Snyder's carries a gadget called a "Sparky start" that seems to do the same thing that my device does. I called Snyder's this morning and explained what I have and they said they would look at one of their Sparky starts and see if there are any instructions and E-mail a copy to me.
Marty

 

[burner31]

Here ya go

 

[Charlie Stephens]

Here is the Spark Starter that Marty is talking about.

Charlie Stephens

 

[marty in Ohio]

Charley,
Thanks for the help. A few of us have looked this gadget over and think maybe there are parts missing. Glad I don't have a lot in it. One of my friends thinks maybe the box is worth more than the gadget!
Marty

 

[Ronnie Lawson]

This is how I installed mine. It works.

 

[Ronnie Lawson]

Marty it is complete if it looks like mine. No additional parts are needed.

 

[marty in Ohio]

Thanks Ronnie.
Will give it a try!
Marty

 

[modelacarman]

Thanks Ronnie it all makes sense now!