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#61172 05/31/2006 6:38 PM | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 15 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 15 | I'd like to switch the starter from a foot pedal to a key operated one on my 54 chevy truck. Still running the original 235. I was thinkin that maybe there was a "retro" fit on the market?
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#61173 05/31/2006 7:03 PM | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | 60-62 235 trucks had the key start or starter and key sw from that era car will do it - not sure if the ring gears are different, but a search here should turn something up, it's been discussed
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#61174 05/31/2006 7:25 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | Bill, I'm pretty sure that they're the same. | | |
#61175 05/31/2006 7:26 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,320 | If your truck is still 6 volt the starter from a 1949-54 passenger car will fit right on. You will have to change the ignition switch to one with a start position or use a push button.
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#61176 06/01/2006 12:36 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 469 | Ther is a diference between the 6 volt and 12 volt fly wheels. If you use the six volt key starter on 12 volt you need to use a 12 volt solinoid. | | |
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