How to Repair a Model A Ford Starter Switch by George Sage

Some members of our Model A club have had their starter switches get stuck and the starter motor would keep running even after turning the engine off. In this video you will learn how the starter switch works and more importantly how to repair it.
George Sage is an electrical engineer who got his first Model A when he was 14. He and his wife, Ila, have a 1931 Coupe and are Lifetime Members of the Evergreen A’s.
**Originally produced in 2020 but hosted on another platform.

[@tomlaporte8518]

Great video, who would’ve thought square peg in a round hole

[@gt69440]

These are amazing videos, hope you will make some more

[@ahnaholder]

Thank you. I've got some more videos to post soon.

[@AstraWerke]

I'm currently rebuilding a starter in which that square peg was missing.
Felt very smart to machine a new one on the lathe with nice, precise fits on everything...
Looks like you just saved me from building a sticky starter switch, thanks xD

[@aJayFreeman]

Guys really make sure that black washers in and don’t end up like me having your starter short straight to positive ground 😂 had a nice firework show when I connected the battery

[@robertyoung1777]

It would be a good idea to have a battery disconnect in the car cabin in the event of electrical or fuel system failures.
Another battery disconnect outside of the cabin would be a good safety feature.
See the great video on this channel about 6 volt vs 12 volt cables. It discusses electrical disconnects.

[@Okie-Tom]

Very good demonstration and information. Thank you. Tom

[@kenwestlake7461]

Thank you for your video they are very helpful .

[@BillGeurts2269]

Good video George. Thank you!

[@tomstiel7576]

awesome,,,just what I was needing to know😀

[@richardapplegate9393]

Thanks, I have one stuck right now and I know what I am getting into now. On mine its stuck but not in gaged, but won't move up or down.

[@saxman657]

I just replaced my switch because the “T” at the end of the rod that this plunger fits in started to disintegrate. Now I want to take my new switch apart to see if it has that cheap plastic actuator in it. Haven’t used it enough to see if it’s sticking yet.

[@russellboyle1368]

Once again a very informative video George
Russell Boyle 🦘🦘🇦🇺