| old buicks | -- 10-20-2017 @ 7:29 PM |
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I'm working to setup the starter and the switch on a 32 model B 4 cylinder. Someone before me installed a solinoid and a starter switch with a key. I purchased a "start" button from a parts house and assume there was a choke style connection between this button and the swinging arm on the starter itself? Also where does the "start" knob go on the dash?
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| CharlieStephens | -- 10-20-2017 @ 8:21 PM |
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The early 4 cylinder vehicles had a knob to the left of the ignition switch (see photo) which was connected to a cable that ran through the firewall to the switch mounted on top of the starter. Later 4 cylinder starters used the same switch as the V8 which was floor mounted and attached to the steering column under the hood. For the later 4 cylinder cars and all of the V8 cars the hole in the ignition switch was plugged. The start knob was not in the dash (instrument panel). I will post again to show the switch on the starter (which is the one I show in the next post). You should really get a copy of the clubs book on the 1932, https://www.earlyfordv8.org/Shop.cfm?id=15&pid=2. The book will answer questions you didn't even know you had. Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 10-20-17 @ 9:41 PM
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| CharlieStephens | -- 10-20-2017 @ 8:25 PM |
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I just found out that the option to add a photo is only available on the initial post, therefore I will need to try again. (see next post) Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 10-20-17 @ 8:30 PM
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| CharlieStephens | -- 10-20-2017 @ 8:31 PM |
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This is the switch that goes on top of the 4 cylinder starter. If it does't match what you have please post a picture of what you have. Post if you need information on the V8 starter switch that was also used on the later 4 cylinder. You should add your general location to your profile. Someone close might invite you over to look at theirs. Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 10-20-17 @ 9:08 PM
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| old buicks | -- 10-21-2017 @ 6:08 AM |
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Charlie, that is exactly the information that I needed. I have a NOS switch and had figured that it needed a choke style cable to it but the location was the biggest question. Thank you, these forums are great.
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| CharlieStephens | -- 10-21-2017 @ 2:09 PM |
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One more photo you might find useful. This is the Model B starter cable passing through the firewall. As an aside, Bob Drake used to sell a complete set of rubber grommets for the '32 firewall. Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 10-21-17 @ 2:13 PM
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| old buicks | -- 10-21-2017 @ 6:48 PM |
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Charlie, that is also good information. I bought a set of grommets from Mac's but they don't tell you what goes where with the wires etc. I also picked up two choke cables today with the thought of replacing the knob with the knobs that fit the 32 Ford. After trying to work the handle in and out several times, I decided to give it a few shots of PB Blaster to loosen it up. Ended up the cable was so tight in the Bowden wire that I took both of them back to O'Reilly. You couldn't even move them unless you applied about 40# of force. Way too much torque for a starter and choke cable to my way of thinking.
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| 3w2 | -- 10-21-2017 @ 7:27 PM |
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The attached illustration of the knob's location on the steering column bracket may be helpful. The starter control cable is much smaller in diameter than the choke cable
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