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| | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 | I'm having a 1954 235 put in to replace my 216. Motor is in and I'm using the old starter from the 216. I's having trouble turning the motor over. Yes it's 6 volts. Rebuilt generator, new regulator but I believe 40 year old starter.
Would rebuilding the starter fix the issue? I'm sure the 225 will take a little more juice to turn over but it still should be able to do it. Very quick advice needed! Thanks!
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | First, before you blame the starter, make sure ALL your grounds are to clean bare metal. If it still cranks slow then consider a rebuild.ðŸ›
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 | Thanks, I'm going to look at it, make sure the grounds are good, proper #1 cable to the starter, etc. May take it and have it rebuilt anyway since its been on the truck since I've started working on it.
JS | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If you used the 216 flywheel you must use the 216 starter. Vise versa.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 | Just swapped the 235 and put the 216 starter on. It seems to turn the motor just fine, but it doesn't seem to fire. Mechanic says it will fire with a 12 volt jump. What needs to be done? I'm sick of waiting. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2019 Posts: 1,003 | If its turning the motor, "just fine", why do you think its a starter issue? Did you check for spark, fuel? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | A 6 volt starter will work fine on 12 volts. Just don't leave it on forever.
Ed
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'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 | I think it needs a little more spark. Will start with 12v jump. I will try some starter fluid to confirm if it’s fuel | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Ether wipes oil off the cylinder walls, best to use a small oil can or such with gasoline in it.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,461 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,461 | I wouldn't use starting fluid, spray choke ? carb cleaner would be my advice.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 28 | The more I research this seems to be a common problem. Need to check the timing, fuel pump, and carb for fuel when pumping the gas pedal. Problem is its at a shop and they're not working on it enough. I may have to pay them for what they did and get it the hell home to fix it myself. Frustrating to see your baby waiting for some love. | | |
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