dmlinton Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 How do I start my truck? Anybody ever have to answer that question ... or worse, have to ask it? I almost did. Key switch has two positions - ON/OFF. Looked all over the dash for something that looked like a starter button or lever. Nadda. Dad's '49 Dodge had a "pedal" above the throttle pedal. Nope.Anyway, was going to ask here but thought, man, is that ever a stupid question. These old trucks are simple so away I went to look again. One wire to starter connected to what looks like a terminal strip on the firewall with a connection going to battery so how do we start/stop power to starter?. Hmmmm! That's not a terminal strip, it's either the starter switch or something connected to the switch. Let's see what is on the other side of the firewall. Bingo! Foot activated push button starter switch and it operates quite freely.Had to share that. 1 Quote Best regards, Dennis Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36212-there-are-newbs-and-then-there-is/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 No stupid or dumb questions here. Somebody will answer most any question. We may poke fun, but thats what "family" does. Paul 1 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36212-there-are-newbs-and-then-there-is/#findComment-251266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I rented a Hertz Freightliner about 7 yrs ago to haul a buddies flatbed so we could do some machine hauling/scrapping at work. I walk out and get in and look in bewilderment. Where's the key hole? I searched high and low with no avail. I couldn't believe they hid it that well. I was just going to step out and go ask and that is when I noticed a small pocket in the dash, down next to the door hinge. Yup, ignition key. Ugh, I guess you are suppose to insert the key when you open the door BEFORE you get in? You can't literally see it after sitting in the seat. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36212-there-are-newbs-and-then-there-is/#findComment-251268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Damn! I thought we hid the starter switch good this time. Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36212-there-are-newbs-and-then-there-is/#findComment-251271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 haha not a stupid ques. most smaller gas job B models B20, B30 and B42 had the ''farm tractor style'' starter button on top of the throttle pedal on the firewall, think it as something to do with giving it al ittle throttle while cranking..... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36212-there-are-newbs-and-then-there-is/#findComment-251272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KECorbin22 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 We had one guy come in with a extension cord tied to his mirrors, yep starter switch, roll down window touch two wires. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36212-there-are-newbs-and-then-there-is/#findComment-251356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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