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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 60 | I have a 54 engine I am going to install into my 49 1/2 ton.The starter on the original engine uses a foot push start, the starter on the 54 has an electric start. Can I simply bolt up the original foot start starter on the 54 and it work or do I have to do other things?
Thanks!!! | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | If the '54 engine has the original 6V flywheel (139 teeth) it will work. If the '54 was changed to a 12V flywheel when the solenoid starter was installed it will not work. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | Check the stamped number on the machined pad behind the distributor. Chances are the engine was originally installed in a car, not a truck, and the solenoid-type starter was correct for the OEM installation. Also check the bellhousing the starter is bolted onto- - - -are the bottom holes where the transmission attaches threaded? If so, it's a car bellhousing.
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