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Technical 1948 Ford starter button

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by SteveMaine, Oct 7, 2025.

  1. SteveMaine
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    I am looking for a two wire starter button. Something that will fit existing hole. Thanks
     
  2. Ralphies54
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    Is'nt there a reproduction /aftermarket button manufactured by some of the many companies out there???
     
  3. 19Fordy
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  5. Moriarity
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    The stock switch is a 1 wire grounding unit. He is looking for a 2 wire switch that he can use to send 12v + to a solenoid (at least that is what I guessed based on his post)
    If this is true and if it were me, I would use the factory switch to complete the circuit (ground) to a relay and have the relay send the 12v+ to the solenoid
     
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  6. BJR
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    They do make a 3 wire 12 volt solenoid that uses ground to trigger it. Just gotta look at the diagram, as some 3 wire ones are not ground activated.
     
  7. SteveMaine
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    I found a Cole Hersee 24115 at O'Reilly $65.38.
     
  8. pprather
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  9. Standard Ignition SSB1, but I would do like @Moriarity said. Use a insulated base solenoid (like a Standard Ignition SS-587) and use the stock button to activate the solenoid.

    SS-587 is 12v
    SS-558 is 6v
     
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