Can anyone help with this problem of mine. So about 3weeks ago I did the 12v conversion on 54 chevy. Manual said to continue using original starter till it whent, so its fried but now which starter can I use to replace the 6v. The motor is the straight 6cyl 235. Off of which car or should I use the starter, any info would help thanx...
6 volt Chevy starters have a flywheel gear with 139 teeth,12 volts have 160 ish teeth.You can't use a 12 volt starter as is on a 6 volt flywheel.The starter drives won't interchange between 6 and 12 volt that i know of. You can have a starter shop rewind your starter for 12 volts I suppose. My 50 Chevy pu is 12 volts using the original 6 volt starter for the last three years.I've had no problems with it,but I don't crank it very long.Guys tell me the brushes wear faster,I checked them out,they were ok ,I keep a new set around just in case. If you can dis***emble the starter yourself ,check it out,might just brushes
What he said. I've had 2 6V starters rebuilt as 12V units by a starter/generator shop. Not on the same car or engine type!
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