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Fordestes · 04-13-2021, 05:14 PM

I used an early 12 volt T-Bird starter by changing the end frames and adding the flattie Bendix drive, it does not slam into the flywheel as bad and I have not had any problems with it jamming like when I used the 6 volt on a 12 volt system, I also changed the solenoid to a 12 volt ,it was sticking I guess due to the contacts arcing ,all is well after the swap to 12 volt components . I bought my starter for the swap from Rock Auto and saved a few bucks .

04-13-2021, 05:14 PM	#4
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 886	Re: 1949 Ford Starter I used an early 12 volt T-Bird starter by changing the end frames and adding the flattie Bendix drive, it does not slam into the flywheel as bad and I have not had any problems with it jamming like when I used the 6 volt on a 12 volt system, I also changed the solenoid to a 12 volt ,it was sticking I guess due to the contacts arcing ,all is well after the swap to 12 volt components . I bought my starter for the swap from Rock Auto and saved a few bucks .