Model A Ford Starter Question

[Straightliner59]

I am trying to sort this thing out, and I am having a time finding out exactly how this is set up. My best guess is that the rod, coming from the tube from the starter solenoid cover simply runs to the back side of the starter foot

switch, and depresses a switch inside the housing, which actuates the starter. Does anyone know, for sure? I can't find text or photos that illustrate exactly how this works. Thanks for any advice!

 

Edited January 1, 2020 by Straightliner59

[Mark]

I wonder if that isn't a non-stock starter setup...the engine pictured does have an alternator also...

[Ace-Garageguy]

37 minutes ago, Straightliner59 said:

I am trying to sort this thing out, and I am having a time finding out exactly how this is set up. My best guess is that the rod, coming from the tube from the starter solenoid cover simply runs to the back side of the starter foot switch, and depresses a switch inside the housing, which actuates the starter. Does anyone know, for sure?

 

You are correct. Ford began making electric start available on its cars in 1920.

This is the switch pictured above, listed as fitting 1928-1931 model A Fords. The pushrod, under it, is what goes through the firewall, and you step on it.

Edited January 1, 2020 by Ace-Garageguy

[Straightliner59]

35 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said:

You are correct. Ford began making electric start available on its cars in 1920.

This is the switch pictured above, listed as fitting 1928-1931 model A Fords. The pushrod, under it, is what goes through the firewall, and you step on it.

 

Thank you, Bill! That's the only way that I could figure, as to how it works. Thanks for confirming my suspicions! ?

[Straightliner59]

50 minutes ago, Mark said:

I wonder if that isn't a non-stock starter setup...the engine pictured does have an alternator also...

Thanks, Mark. I knew that was the stock type starter setup. Yeah, I'm not so fond of the alternator, on this one. I'll be using a generator, in case I want to race it at TROG!