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Technical Automatic behind a 235 with a foot stomp starter

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by junkyardjeff, Nov 28, 2023.

  1. junkyardjeff
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    Having issues with my clutch knee and seeing a doctor tomorrow,if there is a serious problem then having a manual trans could be a issue. I have a 37 Chevy pickup that has a 235 and if I have to put a automatic trans in it could I still retain the foot stomp starter,putting it back to a starter from the key is no problem as it was once like that and still has the wiring but would love to keep the foot stomp starter.
     
  2. squirrel
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    Chevy used a key starter on all the automatic equipped stovebolts. The PG wasn't used in trucks, and the Hydramatic in trucks had a different starter, with a solenoid on it.

    You might be able to fabricate something, or maybe the bellhousing is different enough that it won't fit.
     
  3. gimpyshotrods
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    Put an electrical switch under the stomp pedal.
     
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  4. I’ve kinda thought about this.
    The starter pedal is mounted to the bell. mount the foot pedal to the floor to operate a switch
     
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  5. TCTND
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    ^^^^^ What Gimpy said. Piece 'O cake.
     
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  6. BJR
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    Had a knee replaced last January. After about 3 or 4 months I am sure I could work a clutch with no problem.
     
  7. squirrel
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    If you use a button like they had on Fords, it just won't be the same...the Chevy stomp start has a lot of travel, since you're also engaging the drive gear when you stomp down.
     
  8. KenC
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    Buicks in the 50s used one on the throttle linkage. Stomp it to the floor, shot of gas down the throat from the accelerator pump, set the choke and crank it with one motion!

    Also assured that if it got flooded on a hot start the throttle was wide open to clear it.
     
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  9. Mount the OE starter switch to the floor with the end of foot pedal mounted to it

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  10. Ebbsspeed
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    If you do the electric switch on the floor deal, make sure you put a heavy spring on it so you don't accidently engage it by bumping it when the engine is running and the trans is in park or neutral (assuming you'll have a neutral safety switch here).
     
  11. junkyardjeff
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    I hope I do not have to go to a automatic trans.
     
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  13. Or an 8n ford
     
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  14. Mr48chev
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    Every automatic conversion kit that uses a newer transmisison ( Chevy V8 bolt pattern) uses a starter that bolts to the bottom of the adapter plate. At least everyone I have seen.
    The foot start switch like Anthony showed can be found at any farm equipment store or at the parts house or on Amazon. Flip it upside down and stick it in the hole the stomp pedal came out of and line it up and use it as a drill guide to drill two holes, Then go under the truck and hold it up in place and stick it on the two bolts you stuck in the holes and put the nuts and washers on.
    Get a piece of tubing/structural pipe with the right ID to slip over the top of the switch and cut a piece off about 1/2-3/4 inch long do some creative fabbing and welding to have a stud that fits the top off the stomp pedal and drill and tap the side of the pipe for a set screw and you have an original looking electric stomp pedal that will probably last a lot longer than you need it.
     
  15. junkyardjeff
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    If I go automatic I will go with a TH 350 and taller gears 3.00 from the present 3.55. I was hoping there was a kit to use the existing starter but will use one of those switches.
     
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