Re: Starter switch

Posted by Jack Richard on March 09, 1998 at 17:08:23

In Reply to: Starter switch
posted by Hugh Smith on March 09, 1998 at 14:57:08

Hugh-
I had the same problem with a reproduction switch.The copper contact arm was not "springy" enough - too soft a temper.You could try to retemper the arm (heat to dull red and let cool slowly) or replace the switch with a good used original one.The originals had a deeper cover than some repros and allowed more room for the arm to spring back after making contact.
Good luck

: Starter switch is defective-- when i go over dumps
:my starter engages--- I've tried to pull open the copper,
:spring only works for a while then it goes back to engaging.
: Any other ideasor should I just buy a new starter switch?
: Thanks in advance,
: Hugh Smith
: Hampton, Va.

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