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The 235 / 216 swap is almost done
Found out that my 6v starter is crappers. Can I just order a 12v starter for a 1955 235? Seems like the smart thing to do right? Any issues regarding keeping the foot start exactly the same?

Also, the 216 I yanked only has 15k on it. Any value in that engine?

Man o Man I can hardly stand it.

Did I mention I can hardly stand it?

TIA

I think the tooth count on the six volt flywheel is different than the 12 volt flywheel. Myself I would replace it with another six volt starter. The six volt starter will work just fine and turn the engine faster for easier starts

You need the starter to match the ring gear on the flywheel. Use whichever flywheel fits the starter you want to use.

I ended up machining my 261 flywheel to fit a 216 ring gear so I could use my 6V footstomp starter with it.

You can use a 1955sec-59 PU foot starter if you use a 12 volt flywheel.

Heres the thing. Engine is IN and I reused the 216 bellhousing / flywheel etc. So, is my ONLY option to get the dead 6 volt starter fixed???? Was hoping I could order a 12 v starter for 235...guess not?

you can order a 6v starter if off the shelf suits better than rebuilding