Re: Finding a '39 Starter Button

Posted by HH56 On 2016/8/22 12:10:28

It appears the old switch has bent over tabs holding the phenolic terminal support. I would GENTLY bend the tabs up so you can remove the support and see what has happened. Depending on what has broken, it could be that it actually can be repaired and the guy just didn't want to mess with it. If you decide to do that be careful to hold pressure on the phenolic while disassembling so any springs or components won't come flying out.

If the contacts or the sliding plate has burned that might be a more serious issue but generally most of those switches can at least be examined and in most cases repaired. It doesn't work now so what have you got to lose in trying.

If there is room behind the switch for the extra length, and it is not repairable or if you do not find another switch an adapter plate could probably be made to accommodate the hole spacing and move the longer neck back so it fits in the dash properly.