[Oletrucks] 54 starter

[Leon Corley]

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-prior-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?
>
> George
> 55 2nd