I've read on the list, for a long time, that the flywheel ring gear &
starter bendix gears between 6v & 12v are different & can't be mixed. I've
looked in the parts book & can't really decipher that there is a difference
(other than different part numbers for x-53 & 54 or 55 to 59 & up); no teeth
count/pitch etc. details given.
I ask this because I have a '49 216 that still has 6v starter, bendix & ring
gear & I just acquired a 12v starter, from a car, that I would like to use
as a spare. Will there be major problems using the 12v starter on the older
flywheel. I am already using 12v, so the power source is not a problem.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: Al Jones <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 10:51 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 12-volt starter for '50 Chevy Truck
> The message below is correct, the 6V starter will just spin faster on 12V.
>
> Or, if you have the engine out (or trans out), just knock off the flywheel
> ring and replace it with a 55 or newer one (I think up to '61). The rings
> are the same diameter, large or small flywheel). Then just use a 12V
> starter (and the foot starter still works the same).
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <ldfinley@juno.com>
> To: <kosibar@kolbenet.com>
> Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: October 21, 1999 7:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 12-volt starter for '50 Chevy Truck
>
>
> I was told by the owner of the company that I used when I overhauled
> my starter that if I ever converted over to 12 volt the 6 volt starter
> would work fine. He even told me that they often use 6 volt brushes on
> 12 volt starters when they want to make them heavy duty.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Larry
> '51Chevy Ad, 5 window
> OKC, OK
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> ------------------------------
>
> On Wed, 20 Oct 1999 21:47:50 -0400 (EDT) Rich Kosiba
> <kosibar@kolbenet.com> writes:
> >I'm fixing up a 1950 Chevy Truck with the original 6-cylinder motor.
> >Of
> >course, that's 6 volt. I am considering converting it to 12 volt. Does
> >anybody know of a starter that will work with that at 12 volts?
> >
> >For anyone interested, I'm going to try to keep a page updated with
> >pictures and information on my restoration. I hope to update it every
> >couple of days.
> >http://www.kolbenet.com/~kosibar/truck/
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >Rich
> >
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> >1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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