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| | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 | So I will be moving to 12v wiring. I am wondering about the stomp starter on the floor. Can I still use that? Or should I buy the switch from aftermarket place? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | You can use the same starter but it will be best to get a new switch that goes on top the starter for the ign. resister bypass.
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 2012 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 | Should have looked at the starter first- I thought that was a floor switch. All makes sense now | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | I still use the foot starter with my 12-volt system. I like that physical interaction and I think of it as a theft-prevention device at least with young punk thieves.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
| | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Should have looked at the starter first- I thought that was a floor switch. All makes sense now It doesn't make sense to me. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 338 | There is a switch piggy backed on the starter - I was thinking that was a floor switch you step on.
As far as punk kids - I have a pet Black Bear named Duke who sleeps in the bed of the truck. That would surprise the bejesus out of any punk kid. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | The floor start system does have a button switch atop the starter. It it activated by mechanical means, your foot on a button in the floor.
What Wrenchbender was referring to is, there are switches for 6V and 12V. The 12V switch has a side terminal. It is used to send 12V to the coil when the starter is engaged. Normally the coil has reduced voltage from the ballast resistor. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 457 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 457 | The reaction I've seen from young folks when they see my original '40 is: "What are all those levers and buttons for?????" Doubt they could figure out how to steal it. No bears around here! And, I run 12 volts with original starter and switch.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | I ran 12 V with original starter and switch for years, never a problem. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Me also. Switched from 6 to 12v years ago, using the same foot starter setup. No brainer.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 | Wrenchbender is suggesting you use this starter switch. starter switch Tim
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 544 | The reaction I've seen from young folks when they see my original '40 is: "What are all those levers and buttons for?????" Doubt they could figure out how to steal it. No bears around here! And, I run 12 volts with original starter and switch. I have a buddy who I had helping me work on mine and getting the timing set up. He hopped in and was pushing and turning and everything. I let him go for a few minutes (one of those who thinks he has to know everything about everything) and I finally asked "you need some help?". Surprisingly, he said, "yeah, how do you start this thing?". The funniest part is he has two 50 model chevy trucks that he is someday going to fix up. Obviously he hasn't spent much time sitting in them. Foot stomp is definitely a theft deterrent. | | |
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