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#89692 02/24/2005 10:41 PM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 | Hi. I recently purchased a 54 1/2 ton that was converted to 12v. I want to switch back to the foot operated starter, which I believe means a new switch on the starter, and a new engaging lever? Is there any thing special I need to know? and, Do I need the switch with or without the side terminal? Thanks a lot. | | |
#89693 02/25/2005 12:02 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 13 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 13 | stock 6v starter will work fine on 12v | | |
#89694 02/25/2005 12:24 AM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | If you are running point type ign. you need the terminal on the side of the switch. Arn,t those foot starters fun. Most people get in & never can figure how to start it. 
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#89695 02/25/2005 3:26 AM | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 975 | Sort of like an Anti-theft device  | | |
#89696 02/25/2005 6:21 AM | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,067 | That's true. Ha ha, I had a tire shop call me to ask me how to start the thing. I've heard of some people putting 18 volts across 12 volt starters to give them more kick for high compression motors. As short as starters run, the higher voltage won't hurt anything. So I'm in agreement.
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68 Big Block Vette
68 455 Firebird
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#89697 02/25/2005 9:20 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 | Originally posted by Wrenchbender Ret.: If you are running point type ign. you need the terminal on the side of the switch. Arn,t those foot starters fun. Most people get in & never can figure how to start it. | | |
#89698 02/25/2005 9:27 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 | Originally posted by Wrenchbender Ret.: If you are running point type ign. you need the terminal on the side of the switch. Arn,t those foot starters fun. Most people get in & never can figure how to start it. Sorry, I'm new at this. "Point type ignition"? I am keeping everything original if possible. Are you refering to the standard mechanical points? That's what I have. I will be installing a new wiring harness. I see that shows using the side terminal if its a 12v with foot starter. Do I need to check the starter to see if its 6 or 12v? | | |
#89699 02/26/2005 12:39 AM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The 6 volt starter will work fine on 12 volts.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | |
#89700 02/26/2005 2:19 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | There is no way to adapt the solonoid starter to use the mechanical switch so you will need to change the starter.
Yes you must determine if you have a 12V or 6V starter because they use different flywheels.
As stated above, there is no problem with using the 6V starter with 12V. (as long as you have a 6V flywheel.) | | |
#89701 02/26/2005 4:34 AM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 197 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 197 | You'll need the foot operated bracket which bolts to the bellhousing. You will also need the original type starter. The solenoid starter has a different engagement lever. The side termainal is to bypass the ignition ballast resistor during starting.
Jason
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#89702 02/27/2005 1:40 AM | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 15 | Originally posted by Jason Sternhagen:
You'll need the foot operated bracket which bolts to the bellhousing. You will also need the original type starter. The solenoid starter has a different engagement lever. The side termainal is to bypass the ignition ballast resistor during starting. Thanks Jason and everyone else who replied. As soon as it warms up a little in Maine I will be starting the new wiring harness and the starter changeover. I may be back with a question or two at that time. Maine 54 | | |
#89703 02/27/2005 5:29 AM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 336 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 336 | Why not just leave the starter alone and mount a pushbutton switch on the floor? I have a starter switch off a Jeep that would work (looks like a dimmer switch, but is momentary contact) or you could use a dimmer switch...
Gord
1954 1/2 ton 235 4 speed
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#89704 02/27/2005 9:00 AM | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 13 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 13 | like above but use the original linkage to a spring loaded normally off switch. you then can make a bracket to mount the switch near the starter and adjust the linkage accordingly. Bypass the igintion switch start position on current ingtion switch through the new floor start switch.
I may do this with my t-5 swap to keep the cab looking original. | | |
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