[Oletrucks] Re starter

[Bill Hanlon]

If you really are using a 12 volt starter with a 139 tooth (6 volt) ring gear I’m surprised you get a year’s worth of use before failure.

 

I’ve been using the stock 6 volt starter and stomp switch on my ’52 GMC (Chevy used the same part number starter in ’52) with a 12 volt battery (and alternator, lights, radio, wipers, etc) for 11+ years.  Works great.  Engine starts in just a turn or two after sitting in the garage for a week or two.  Only caveat I would have is to not crank the engine for long periods because the 6 volt starter would get really hot.

 

And, you can’t “fix” this problem by putting a 6 volt Bendix on a 12 volt starter.  The shaft size is difference.

 

From: Oletrucks [mailto:oletrucks-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Charles "Smokey" Culver
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 6:13 PM
To: oletrucks at autox.team.net
Subject: [Oletrucks] Re starter

 

 

Hey guys, I have a 50 model 3600 with a later model 235.  Over the years I have gone through many starters, and just kept replacing them every year or less.  I have now been told that the starters that I have been using are 12-volt and the ring grear will not match up to the flywheel, so I need a 6-volt starter to match the teeth.  I am told that the wiring for a 6-volt starter will work with my 12-volt system.  Any thouights?

 

Thanks!

 

Smokey Culver

 

 


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