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#1577193 05/12/2025 10:51 PM
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My left knee does not like shifting any more so it looks like my 37 might get a automatic when I install the new 235,does anyone know if I can use my existing foot stomp starter with the adapter.

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What are you planning on using for an automatic transmission?


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The short answer is "no". You can use a foot button switch that Steiner Tractor sells for several types of antique tractors along with a solenoid starter to make a very convincing looking fake foot start.
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Trans will most likely be a TH 350.

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It's wired for a key start but would have been nice to use the foot stomp.

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Can you post pics of your adaptor?


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Originally Posted by 52Carl
Can you post pics of your adaptor?

One kit I looked up that mates a stovebolt engine to a Chevy V8 pattern automatic trans costs $650.00 and includes a racing type gear reduction starter. I believe I can build one from 3/8" steel plate for under $100.00 that uses the original stick shift flywheel and starter with an automatic trans torque converter.

https://store.tracyvette.com/item/1849/


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Originally Posted by 52Carl
Can you post pics of your adaptor?
Have not gotten one yet.

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I have built 2 electric stomp starters for 350 v8s in two AD trucks.

One uses a Ferguson 9N starter switch and some various other parts to make it work.

The other one utilizes a micro switch rather than the tractor switch but will require a relay to energize the V8 starter solenoid.

Both of these are self contained inside of the starter pedal bellows (except for the relay for the one with a micro switch).

Both of these switches give you the feel and the looks of the original mechanical starter.


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