8n starter switch

[Kenneth999]

Is there a source for a starter switch for a 1952 Ford 8N, NOT made in China? I just got a new one, made in China, and tested it before installing it, and it had continual continuity, wire terminal to ground, while pushing the switch or not pushing the switch. Thank you!

 

[J Hamilton]

Have you checked with the Brillman Company? I know they offer many USA made parts, I don't know about those switches.

 

[JMOR]

Depending on the details of , " it had continual continuity, wire terminal to ground,", that may be normal, for sure if wrong kind of solenoid. Explain further and part number, too.
Picture shows a better test than continuity tester.

 

[R Geiger]

(quoted from post at 19:07:21 03/31/22) Depending on the details of , " it had continual continuity, wire terminal to ground,", that may be normal, for sure if wrong kind of solenoid. Explain further and part number, too.
Picture shows a better test than continuity tester.

The STARTER switch should not have continuity to ground when not depressed.

 

[JMOR]

(quoted from post at 21:25:31 03/31/22)

(quoted from post at 19:07:21 03/31/22) Depending on the details of , " it had continual continuity, wire terminal to ground,", that may be normal, for sure if wrong kind of solenoid. Explain further and part number, too.
Picture shows a better test than continuity tester.

The STARTER switch should not have continuity to ground when not depressed.

__n! And I didn't have anything to drink! Sure got altered between eyes and brain output!
P.S. don't test the "switch" in the way I suggested testing the solenoid!!! :roll:

 

[Kenneth999]

JMOR: No, I tested using just a digital multimeter. The switch is closed whether or not it's being pushed. I even took the plunger out, and it still makes contact between wire terminal and ground. I got it from Jensales, Ford Starter Push Switch With Mounting Gasket (ABC067).

R Geiger: You are right, so I'm looking for a better, non-defective one.

Someone on the forum or somewhere, said they too, had bought a new one which was defective.

J Hamilton: Thanks for the tip. I checked them out, and sent email asking if their's is US made.