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I'm not sure if the '54 is 12 v or 6 v, and there is a difference between starters-

If the '54 starter is 12 v it won't work so good on the 6 v of juice in your '48.

The 6 volt starters (and flywheels) have less teeth than a factory 12v starter and flywheel.

The bellhousings should be the same so the newer starter should bolt right up, 6 or 12.

Compare the number of teeth on the new starter to the old starter to be sure.