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#1144467 01/13/2016 3:35 AM
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I'm thinking I should rebuild my starter so it will more easily crank and start the 216 engine. Any suggestions for where to find parts that I might need? Classic parts just seems to have rebuilt starters. I prefer to rebuild my original starter.

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If you have an Auto Electric shop close by, they can rebuild your starter a lot cheaper than buying one. Yes, they can get parts for our old starters (generators as well).
Type Auto Electric and your zip code into Google and see what pops up.
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Ken Warner at Classic Generator. He's been a big help over the years to me and the guys here on the Stovebolt:
http://www.classicgenerator.com/

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Great. Thanks. BTW on another note I read someone's post about their '49 3/4 ton with a 6 volt positive ground system. I have 6 volt negative ground system. Were both produced, or were some changed along the way?

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With Denny on this one!! Ken Warner is a GREAT help!! Rebuilt my starter and converted it to 12 volts. Ken was extremely helpful with advice and the proper parts needed!!

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Originally Posted by Bear bones
Great. Thanks. BTW on another note I read someone's post about their '49 3/4 ton with a 6 volt positive ground system. I have 6 volt negative ground system. Were both produced, or were some changed along the way?

GMCs were positive ground.


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Nice to know, but seems odd. Thanks.


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