[Oletrucks] 54 starter

[Kinderlehrer]

Wouldn't it be easier and look more authentic to rig a switch under the hood
that was activated by the current foot starter pedal?

-----Original Message-----
From: oletrucks-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:oletrucks-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of George 
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 9:24 AM
To: 'Leon Corley'; oletrucks at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] 54 starter

Thanks Leon,

I really appreciate your reply and will look into trying the same thing.
We just had a Tractor Supply store open a few months ago less than 2 miles
from my house.

I too am not far enough along yet to give it try (CAB still off of frame),
but will save this e-mail for future reference.

Thanks Again
George
55 2nd
 
-----Original Message-----
From: oletrucks-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:oletrucks-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Leon Corley
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 9:44 PM
To: oletrucks at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] 54 starter

Henry,

IIRC, there's something funky about the flywheels between 6 vs 12 volt 235s
and/or mechanical vs solenoiod starters.
You may have change your flywheel or have a custom starter built to do what
you want.
I suggest checking with the guys at www.Inliners.org and www.Stovebolt.com


George,

I don't think you'll be very happy trying to make the stovebolt mechanical
stater drive work with the v-motor.
Take a look at how the linkage bolts to the bellhousing and you'll see what
I mean/ However I've been contemplating this for my 57 and I have an idea I
think will work.
If you go to Tractor Supply and look at part #0236643, it's a floor mounted
push button starter switch.
www.tractorsupply.com/universal-starter-switch-ford-tractors-9n-prior-to-s
-n-12499-1939-1940--0236643
<http://www.tractorsupply.com/universal-starter-switch-ford-tractors-9n-pr
ior-to-s-n-12499-1939-1940--0236643> 

I believe this will fit in the hole in the floor where the starter rod pokes
through.  It could be wired to operate the starter solenoid, taking power
from the ignition switch and the neutral safety switch to avoid the safety
problem previously discussed.
It has a steel cap, so a 3/8 bolt could be tack welded to it to provide a
place to attach the started pedal.
I believe the rubber boot would cover everything up and it would look stock.
The push angle would be different, but I think it would still work.
I haven't got my 57 far enough along to try this yet, but it's in the plan.
sites.google.com/site/treefrogclassics/home/project-6-57
<https://sites.google.com/site/treefrogclassics/home/project-6-57>

regards,
Leon


On 4/2/2012 9:43 AM, oletrucks-request at autox.team.net wrote:
> Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 10:44:31 -0400
> From: "George "<g.perez at charter.net>
> Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] 54 starter
>
> Hi All,
> I just dropped in a 350 create motor into my 55 series 2 and would 
> like
to
> keep my original ignition switch and foot starter. Has any one done 
> this if so what do I need to do? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>   The Motor came with a starter that was to long for my front clip so 
> I
had
> to swap it out for a short version starter.
>   Do I need to modify the starter to make it work or is there another
way
> to accomplish this?