I’m new to Chevys and I’m restoring a ‘55/2 short bed. 12volt electrical system. The 235 engine that is being rebuilt, came without a starter (has flywheel, clutch & bellhousing.)
I have a 6v starter (Delco Remy 1107108) on another earlier 235 engine. I read the 6v to 12v Conversion paper under tech tips to understand whether or not starters need some type of modification and noticed that the author does not mention the need to modify the starter. Through a forum search I see that others are using 6v starters in 12v trucks without any conversion. On-line I found 6 to 12 volt field coil conversion kits for the 1107108 starter. So, I’m guessing that I could do the conversion but it is not essential?
I also read forum posts stating that it is essential to use a flywheel from an earlier 6v I6. I assume that this because the flywheel tooth count is different and the starter & flywheel need to be a “matched set.” Correct?
Thanks,
-Mike
