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| | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 38 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 38 | Hello Stovebolters,
I have a 1940 Chevrolet truck that I am restoring. I have yet to have the engine running so I do not know if the pedal start works.
My first thoughts are that it would mean fitting a different:
* starter motor;
* a fly wheel that has a ring gear fitted;
* a new ignition switch - or button with a new wiring circuit.
What else would be involved in the conversion?
My truck is a 1940 3 ton tray back (Australia) stake side or flat bed (US?)
What year, model, and parts numbers would I be after to make the conversion?
Is it also worth the effort and expense to do so?
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Lionel | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Lionelgee, you are correct you will need a solenoid type starter from an early fifties automatic equipped car (six volt). The existing flywheel will work with the new starter providing the ring gear is in good condition. You can keep your ignition switch and add a push button to activate the solenoid. The stomp starter system will probably work they lasted for years, good luck whichever way you decide to go.
Last edited by 3B; 12/07/2016 4:55 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 914 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 914 | I like the foot start. Any way before replacing see if it works first. Not broken then don't fix it. Jeffrey | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,293 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,293 | Stomp starters are generally reliable. Seems like a lot of work to make it a key start. Early '50s car starters weren't energized by the ignition switch. They used a heavy duty momentary push button switch.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,847 | just keep the pedal, it is almost an anti theft device. It works, and it isn't really worth the trouble.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 38 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 38 | G'day Everyone,
Thank you for the replies, they are very much appreciated.
Happy restorations everyone, a restorative festive season and an enjoyably productive 2017.
Kind Regards
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