constant vs momentary ignition switch

[Tomahawk715]

Ok all you electric gurus--just so I'm clear----a momentary switch would be one that has the momentary start and returns by itself to the run position. A constant ignition switch would be one that you turn to run and have another toggle or push button to activate the starter??

[moosejr]

You are correct. The original ignition setup on the M-715 used a constant switch and a separate starter button on the floor. Most cars prior to about 1960 or so were that way. Now cars have the start position built into the switch, with a spring-loaded return.

[viperman]

I just love flipp'in the "on" switch and mash'in the floor button.
What a hoot!
Why change it

[stranman]

Everything comes back around.
One of the guys at work has a beautiful new BMW, what does it have, a push button start.

[kwai]

A lot of new cars have the push button start. BMW, mazda, jaguar, some chevy's.
When the switch on my ranch jeep died, I put in a toggle for the ignition and a button for the starter.

[Tomahawk715]

Yeah this isnt for my 715 its for my 284 International tractor---see my rant in the BS section----I put a Painless momentary switch (with a painless harness) in my 715 when I switched to 12volt. Did keep the master cutoff--swaped the switch and faceplace over-you cant even tell its a 12 volt not the 24.