stomp starter

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by Thunder54, May 19, 2012.

  1. Thunder54

    Thunder54 Member

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    I have a 62 car motor in a 48 chevy with a stomp starter (flloor pedal).

    How do i know if is the original starter from the 216?
    Previous owner is not available for info.

    Jim
     
    Thunder54, May 19, 2012
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  2. coilover

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    There easiest way to tell is if a 6v battery turns it over then it's probably the 48 set up. A 12v battery will make a 6v starter act like it's on steroids and without harm if the engine is in decent tune. A 6v battery won't turn a 12v starter over.
     
    coilover, May 20, 2012
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  3. Thunder54

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    thanks Evan

    I replaced the dpo 4 ga battery cables with O cables. I also had the starter checked out by a local shop. The starter was complete toast. We saved the bendix and the starter housing.

    I reinstalled the starter today. Strong, fast and cranks like it is on a mission from GM.

    Thanks Evan

    Jim
     
    Thunder54, Jul 1, 2012
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    Good to hear from you, Jim! I guess all is okay? Fishing much?
    All the best to you!
     
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  5. Thunder54

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    Howdy Ziggy

    I read the forum when I have time.

    I enjoy the GMC banter among the group.

    Nice to realize hom popular the AD forum has become as iit matures.

    I still enjoy my 54. I got a big grin when i saw the chartruese 54 coming together on theforum. Nice paint, but not green. My 54 is green.

    Enjoy
    jim
     
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  6. Zig

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    And I might add...

    ...a mighty fine 54 at that! I *really* like it when you have the boat hooked up to it!
    BTW, Jim~ Ya notice how many GMC people we are getting nowadays??? :D I am LOVING it!!!
    FWIW, I got the driver's side fender all primed and ready to go today! Pretty high heat, but l-o-w humidity!
     
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