55' starter switch

Getting started on wiring and wondering what the floor mounted starter switch looks like. I picked one up for cj-2a and figured I would just make it work but got me wondering how the original looked.

 

If this is like the one you got:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Jeep-Willys-MB-GPW-CJ2A-3A-floor-starter-switch-new-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ300444050258QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories you're fine. Basically a universal part, used on tractors, industrial equip,older cars etc etc.

 

That looks like the one on my '57.

 

ya thats what i got, but the mounting hole looks different like two bolt holes on the bottom and one on top.

Could just be the the PO drilled different holes for something, just thought i would be sure.
Would be nice if someone could post a picture of the panel it bolts onto.

 

Is it this one?:http://www.willystech.com/parts/messages/31833.shtml This is a later one with key start though. Should just be two mount holes originally, plus the larger hole for the switch to come up through.

 

no, mine is different. I will look to see if i have any pictures in photo bucket but might have to wait till i get home. (work)

 

here is a picture, the hole is covered in the play-doh lookin stuff up in the corner. there is a large hole that the switch fits in and three holes two in the bottom and one up top.
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That's where it goes push with your toe and pump the throttle (if you need to) with your heel. Old Skool all the way! Just disregard the third hole for the mounting. Check to make sure it won't hit the bellhousing before you snug it down, and connect the cables to it before you fasten it in. Just leave the battery feed off the batt, or sparks tend to fly

 

See that's how it should be two little 1\4 holes but instead i got three 1/2 inch holes. just wondering if those where important or if they should go bye bye. I will take a picture when i get home.

 

Here is the picture.
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Thanks, just saw some pictures, just when i thought i knew everything something else pops up.

Thanks everybody for your help.

 

I think the early, ca 1947, CJ's had the floor mounted button that hooked mechanically to the starter. That's what my research shows. The ignition switch and coil were a single unit too.