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| | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 | I read somewhere (can't remember where) When changing a early 6 volt system to 12 volt, Its OK to leave the 6 volt starter in place. Saying the 6 volt starer will enjoy its new found power. True or False ??  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | providing you don't grind away with it for extended periods, like moving the vehicle  Bill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 50 | Thanks, I'll stay with the 6 volt starter. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 603 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 603 | True, do it all the time on the old 6v tractors. Starter will spin faster. Just don't grind on it for extended period of time.
The engine should start up faster anyway. On the old 2 cyl. Deeres, I just pull the start knob and quickly let off, engine is running.
57 GMC LCF 370 55 John Deere 40-W 59 John Deere 430-W 2000 GMC 4x4 56 John Deere 420-W Pix on Photobucket | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,271 | Besides the very impressive quick start up of the 6 volt starter on 12 volts, you don't have to change the ring gear on the flywheel to match the 12 volt starter gear.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 85 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 85 | Not if it's the same starter.
Ring gear swaps normally needed when replacing the 6v starter with a 12v starter.
If you just put 12v to the 6v starter you get the rapid start. Like Old GMC Gold I have done that to Jeeps, Tractors, Combines, Bailers, etc. for years.
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