| beehive | -- 07-29-2018 @ 10:55 AM |
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We have a 1950 V8 Ford. I’m having trouble with the starter. It is a 6V on a 12V system. It worked good for 5 years but now I’m braking the spring in the starter (3 times this year). Can I install a voltage reducer (12V to 6V) ? and if so where can I get a reducer ? or what is the beats way to fix the problem?
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| supereal | -- 07-29-2018 @ 10:59 AM |
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I don't know of any voltage reducer able to handle the current load of a starter, usually in the hundreds of amps. The six volt starter is durable, as your 5 years of use confirms. Your best "fix" is to find a new or rebuilt 6 volt starter for the nex five years.
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| carcrazy | -- 07-29-2018 @ 2:06 PM |
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Providing you can find a competent starter and generator repair shop, you can have your 6V starter made into a 12V starter.
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| trjford8 | -- 07-29-2018 @ 5:17 PM |
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You can also buy 12 volt mini starters for a flathead. They also eliminate the Bendix spring.
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| trjford8 | -- 07-29-2018 @ 5:17 PM |
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You can also buy 12 volt mini starters for a flathead. They also eliminate the Bendix spring.
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| TomO | -- 07-29-2018 @ 7:40 PM |
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i think that the 1956 Ford starter will work and it is 12 volts. Tom
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| trjford8 | -- 07-30-2018 @ 6:59 AM |
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Anybody know why we are getting the double posting of answers? All of a sudden some of my answers are showing up with a double post.
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| trjford8 | -- 07-30-2018 @ 6:59 AM |
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Anybody know why we are getting the double posting of answers? All of a sudden some of my answers are showing up with a double post.
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| TomO | -- 07-30-2018 @ 7:09 AM |
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Tom, could it be that your answers are so good that they need to be read twice? Double posts may just be because you are not patient enough. Steve Hansen posted a hint in this post: https://www.earlyfordv8.org/forum/viewmessages.cfm?Forum=18&Topic=12099 I always wait until the system shows the updated post, before moving on to the next topic or another Forum. Tom
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