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07-04-2019, 12:56 PM | #1 |
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6 volt starter install question
I am about to install a rebuilt 6 volt starter on my 48 ford f2 and need to know the position of the gear teeth on the starter shaft before I reinstall or does it matter how it lines up !ive downloaded two pics of the two positions of the gear if you can please tell me which position to use to install. thank you!
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07-04-2019, 01:05 PM | #2 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
It does not matter, but it may wiggle into place easier with the gear close to the spring and away from the flywheel. Be sure to use the little bracket that attaches under the head of one of the through-bolts to the oil pan. That minimizes starter torque flexing the starter on the mounting surface, and jamming the gear on the flywheel.
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07-04-2019, 01:10 PM | #3 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
Just an FYI, the starter gear goes toward the front of the car when the starter spins. When the car fires, it throws the gear back to the rear of the car.
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07-04-2019, 04:39 PM | #4 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
thank you very much gentleman ,im on it!
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07-09-2019, 02:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
ok guys got the new starter in and got a brand new 6 volt battery BUT when i hook up cables, it automaticlly starts to crank on me so i pull the cables back off quickly! it's never done this before what could be going on. FYI i did install a different starter solenoid (12v) but someone told me a 6v and a 12v starter solenoid are no different same hook up! could that be a problem>?
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07-09-2019, 03:47 PM | #6 | |
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07-09-2019, 03:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
The hook up for 6v versus 12v solenoid are the same, except that the 6v solenoids expect to connect to negative battery terminal and have a positive ground. Also the coil that pulls in the solenoid will not have as strong a pull on the on 6 volts.
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07-09-2019, 04:11 PM | #8 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
There are many different starter solenoids that operate differently. The 6v Ford solenoid is controlled by applying a ground path through the starter button. Most of the 12v solenoids require a positive power source through the starter button or ignition switch on later models. Most 12v solenoids do not work the same as the original Ford style.
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07-09-2019, 04:47 PM | #9 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
Probably not the case but, when I installed a new solenoid few years back, I over tightened the nuts on the solenoid and experienced the same thing as you. If all else fails loosen the nuts a bit.
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07-09-2019, 05:14 PM | #10 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
Like JSeery said which solenoid do you have, here are nine to choose from.
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07-09-2019, 05:45 PM | #11 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
Does your sol have a button on the bottom??
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07-09-2019, 08:57 PM | #12 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
ok gents thanks again for your time, i apparently had a momentary lapse of reasoning , i hooked up the the wrong battery cable to the opposite side it was suppose to be on the solenoid "DUH!" it stopped my automatic starting cranking problem for sure, but starter button isnt working so im having to hot wire to get it to start. i think starter button is junk.
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07-09-2019, 09:03 PM | #13 |
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07-09-2019, 09:08 PM | #14 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
i like the button too, didnt know they still made them
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07-09-2019, 10:28 PM | #15 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
Yeah, I got 2 of em from NAPA.
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07-09-2019, 10:29 PM | #16 | |
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A little more detail. The 6v uses a pushbutton that is a ground path. It has one connector on it and grounds through the button housing. The 12v (the most common type anyway) require a power feed and a pushbutton with two connections. On these the button housing is insulated. One lead goes to a power source and the other one to the solenoid. |
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07-10-2019, 11:57 AM | #17 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
no this one does not but the last one i broke did have it and their very convienant.
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07-10-2019, 11:59 AM | #18 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
this 12v i installed appers to me to have exact 3 bolts a 6v does that is what is puzzling me why its stamped 12v
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07-10-2019, 12:03 PM | #19 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
i will do that asap thank you
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07-10-2019, 12:11 PM | #20 |
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Re: 6 volt starter install question
i need to polorize the voltage regulator again im sure after switching batterys, (F to B ..look for spark and all that.) my book says generator regulator 30 to 33 amps. can i go beyond the 33 amps say up to 40 or more or not incase i need to replace it? right now my amp gauge move just a hair slightly to right when i start truck. i would think it should move more with anew battery or something.
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