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markivpedalpusher · 06-28-2015, 08:50 PM

My starter died today in line at our local 40 Ford day car show luckily a couple bump starts and it was a good day.

Someone suggested power master starters made in the USA

I'm looking for advice on where the best place is to buy a starter for a 1940 Ford 1/2 ton pickup and any other related advice is much appreciated.

Thanks!

Thaplumbr · 06-28-2015, 09:42 PM

I've got a powermaster starter on my 59ab and am very happy with it,I got mine from honest charley speedshop!

skidmarks · 06-28-2015, 10:00 PM

I would check it out before saying its dead. There is not much to them . Lots of replacement parts and used ones still out there.
. All the same except v860 and the 51-53 automatic transmission

47 flatbed · 06-28-2015, 10:33 PM

The power master starter was the second thing I installed after rewiring my 47. Nice unit

funrunr · 06-29-2015, 05:27 AM

I have quite a few 40 starters, if your interested in another used one I can test it first and let you know.
Mark
734-672-5485

JonC · 06-29-2015, 06:42 AM

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The original starter is very reliable, parts are easy to find and inexpensive, get yours checked out may be something simple.

51504bat · 06-29-2015, 10:21 AM

There's got to be a shop in O/C that can test/repair a starter. Like others have said it probably can be repaired, most likely not a big job. If your starter is toast I have a working 6 volt unit that I took out after I converted to 12 volts.
Tim
[email protected]

Krylon32 · 06-29-2015, 11:19 AM

I've used several Power Master starters on my flatheads and have found them very reliable.

markivpedalpusher · 06-29-2015, 12:40 PM

Thanks everyone for your time a great advice I really appreciate it. Being new to flatheads can be intimidating but I'm learning. And like the antique bike hobby tons of great early Ford folks that are super helpful.

TJ · 06-30-2015, 08:49 AM

I have a Power Master on mine. Works good. BTW did you happen to see any 40 pickups for sale there? I have a young guy up here looking for a nice flathead powered 40-41 pickup.

markivpedalpusher · 06-30-2015, 12:10 PM

Thank you, I don't think any of the pickups were for sale. There were several cars for sale and a panel truck. I will double check the pics I took.

06-28-2015, 08:50 PM	#1
markivpedalpusher Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 88	1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice My starter died today in line at our local 40 Ford day car show luckily a couple bump starts and it was a good day. Someone suggested power master starters made in the USA I'm looking for advice on where the best place is to buy a starter for a 1940 Ford 1/2 ton pickup and any other related advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

06-28-2015, 09:42 PM	#2
Thaplumbr Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: jacksonville,arkansas Posts: 160	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice I've got a powermaster starter on my 59ab and am very happy with it,I got mine from honest charley speedshop!

06-28-2015, 10:00 PM	#3
skidmarks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: newark, delaware Posts: 3,735	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice I would check it out before saying its dead. There is not much to them . Lots of replacement parts and used ones still out there. . All the same except v860 and the 51-53 automatic transmission

06-28-2015, 10:33 PM	#4
47 flatbed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 419	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice The power master starter was the second thing I installed after rewiring my 47. Nice unit

06-29-2015, 05:27 AM	#5
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice I have quite a few 40 starters, if your interested in another used one I can test it first and let you know. Mark 734-672-5485 __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby!

06-29-2015, 06:42 AM	#6
JonC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 629	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The original starter is very reliable, parts are easy to find and inexpensive, get yours checked out may be something simple.

06-29-2015, 10:21 AM	#7
51504bat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: SoCal-Redlands Posts: 3,020	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice There's got to be a shop in O/C that can test/repair a starter. Like others have said it probably can be repaired, most likely not a big job. If your starter is toast I have a working 6 volt unit that I took out after I converted to 12 volts. Tim [email protected] __________________ Making the simple complicated for over 30 years.

06-29-2015, 11:19 AM	#8
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,484	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice I've used several Power Master starters on my flatheads and have found them very reliable.

06-29-2015, 12:40 PM	#9
markivpedalpusher Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 88	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice Thanks everyone for your time a great advice I really appreciate it. Being new to flatheads can be intimidating but I'm learning. And like the antique bike hobby tons of great early Ford folks that are super helpful.

06-30-2015, 08:49 AM	#10
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice I have a Power Master on mine. Works good. BTW did you happen to see any 40 pickups for sale there? I have a young guy up here looking for a nice flathead powered 40-41 pickup.

06-30-2015, 12:10 PM	#11
markivpedalpusher Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 88	Re: 1940 Ford Pickup Starter Advice Thank you, I don't think any of the pickups were for sale. There were several cars for sale and a panel truck. I will double check the pics I took.