Foot Starter Switch

[Yardbrawler]

Does anyone know where I can buy a Foot Starter Switch for a 1953 Reo M45?
The one on my truck doesn't engage like it is supposed to.
Can I just bypas it?
Just found your great site yesterday.

Thanks

 

[Recovry4x4]

The switch on the starter? Bet White Owl has one.

 

[Yardbrawler]

Thank You.
I'll call them on Monday.

 

[Barrman]

The foot switch has about 10 pieces. You should be able to stand by the drivers front tire and grab the firewall side of the pedal. Pull there and see if the starter works. There is a long bar that goes over the back of the engine and then back down to the starter. I think I have a picture that shows it good. Look for the stuff around the tunnel opening.

 

[Yardbrawler]

I ordered one from White Owl this morning and will let you know how it works out.
Thanks Again.

 

[Yardbrawler]

I ordered a new switch from White Owl and it was the correct one but it turns out I didn't need it. The rod had jumped over the linkage next to the starter with that cross over bar that Barrman had mentioned. Pryed it back over and hopefully it'll stay put.

 

[gunboy1656]

Well now you got a back up so if yours does fail.