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04-23-2017, 06:32 PM | #1 |
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starter.. need a new one
I have a 1950 f1. it was 6v but has been changed over to 12 v. the starter died today. any recommendations on what brand I should be looking at? Thanks,.. Marco
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04-23-2017, 07:02 PM | #2 |
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Re: starter.. need a new one
If you're anywhere near a large metro area, I would be looking for an automotive electrical shop that specializes in rebuilding them and have yours rebuilt.
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04-23-2017, 07:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: starter.. need a new one
Here u go do it yourself Many have done this.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55549 https://www.google.ca/search?hl=en-C...pe=&as_rights= R |
04-24-2017, 07:56 AM | #4 |
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Re: starter.. need a new one
Bought one that I was very pleased with from DB Electric many years ago.
www.dbelectrical.com I believe it came with 1 yr warranty and free shipping .. Check their web site. |
04-24-2017, 08:32 AM | #5 |
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Marko: Save yourself a lot of money by reading and doing this:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...ng+starter+12v and https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...6v+starter+12v It's really not difficult to do and you get a nice feeling of accomplishment when done because you did it yourself and saved a ton of money. Last edited by 19Fordy; 04-24-2017 at 08:38 AM. |
04-24-2017, 08:50 AM | #6 |
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04-24-2017, 04:19 PM | #7 |
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Re: starter.. need a new one
I got one at N.A.P.A
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04-24-2017, 04:49 PM | #8 |
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Give the part number here to help others out that may not have the skill set to tear a starter apart.
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04-24-2017, 05:53 PM | #9 |
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Re: starter.. need a new one
Chap52>>>Bought one that I was very pleased with from DB Electric many years ago.>>>
I agree. Just get a new 6v starter for $100 with free shipping. It'll work just fine on 12v. https://www.dbelectrical.com/product....html#app-list Jack E/NJ |
04-24-2017, 06:56 PM | #10 |
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Re: starter.. need a new one
I paid 115$ for a 12volt for my 226 G 6 cylinder.
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04-24-2017, 07:16 PM | #11 |
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You suggested a 6v starter to him. I was reading a Bob Drake I think it was catalog and it stated the 6v works fine in a 12v system as long as you dont "get on it", I dont know what they call "get on it" and I didnt want to find out. I was also told that a 6v starter spins faster and that makes the bendix hit the flywheel ring gear teeth harder which was another reason I went 12v. That may have been just something to sell me the 12v starter bit thats what I was told. Last edited by edhd58; 04-24-2017 at 08:45 PM. |
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04-24-2017, 09:03 PM | #13 |
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I'm in the just put in a 6 volt club.
Just my experience. Used a 6-volt for 12 years and about 50,000 miles. I was going to replace it with a 12 volt when it died. It never died!
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04-24-2017, 09:33 PM | #14 |
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I feel the best two options available are having yours rebuilt by a good shop - if you have one in your area. The second option? Napa. Understand there is a big difference between "rebuilt" and "remanufactured". Napa sells remanufactured units which is as good as it gets.
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04-24-2017, 11:25 PM | #15 |
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I guess it depends on what Marko means by "the starter died". All the smoke leaked out? or did the spring break and it just spins?
First case needs rebuilt, but more common is the bendix needs a new spring. The last time I broke a spring I had mine rewired and the new contained bendix installed by my local rebuilder of all things electrical. |
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