Pull start

[Bonkie]

Hi all I want to change the pull start to a push start anyone know how

[bmcecosse]

Buy a solenoid, and a push button....... Fit the solenoid in place of the pull start - and connect the push to the solenoid. Simples !! But I do have to ask 'why' ????

[whyperion]

Possibly because a pull start is how to confuse MOT testers.

Or the original start unit is shorting internally or elsewhere ( I think I have had a drain to earth on mine so in the process of fitting new one , a right pain with short bowden cable and clamps in out of the way places , have to work by feel not sight !

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

I like the old pull start, which many people nowadays are surprised to see in such an old car, having thought it a modern innovation, like air con, power steering and power windows.

Quite frankly, if an MoT tester cannot figure out how to start a car with only four control knobs, each clearly marked 'C', 'W', 'L' and 'S', then he shouldn't be testing cars.

[whyperion]

One chap was trying to turn the ign key to the non existant on the 1960 model 2nd position , his boss came over and showed him the pull start. At a later time I had to explain the starter motor had failed and they would have to use the supplied starting handle to fire the engine , surprised faces all round as they asked me to demonstrate how.

[MarkyB]

Possibly because a pull start is how to confuse MOT testers.

A good reason to keep it would be to confuse potential thieves!

[StaffsMoggie]

Why would anyone want to change the pull or push start? If an MOT tester isnt familiar with it then he asks the owner...

[daveyl]

I removed mine because I thought it was faulty and so I fitted a conventional solenoid (I already had a 2-position key start fitted). Unfortunately, it turned out to be a faulty starter motor. DOH!

Anyway, I made use of the spare switch space, so I've never reverted it back. As pointed out, with a pull-start fitted, it might deter/confuse an opportunistic thief.