I’m planning to install an old Chrysler Hemi motor in my ’41 Chevy ¾ ton in place of the current 235. I would very much like to keep the 6V Positive ground starter that belongs to the engine. I currently have a 12V Negative ground system on the truck.

I’m not so much worried about turning the starter with 12 volts as I’m currently using a 6 volt Chevy starter and like the way it spins the engine faster. My concern is the Positive Ground. If I hook the starter up with a Negative ground will it spin backwards ?? Is there some way to change it to Negative ground ?? I suppose I could change the whole truck over to Positive ground, but what would I have to do with the current generator & voltage regulator?? And what if I wanted to change to an alternator??

Thanks

Kip

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