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1948F-1Pickup · 07-05-2020, 12:08 PM

I didn't have much longevity with running the 6 volt starter on 12 volts.
About 3 years tops. Locked up the Bendix on me at the Costco gas pump....
(I'm guessing the truck was converted to 12 volt a few years before, so
maybe a total of 12 years of starter abuse before that failure, but I'm guessing)

I also have a 12 volt starter now from a vendor on eBay. Had it about 3 years and still working.

07-05-2020, 12:08 PM	#10
1948F-1Pickup Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Socal Posts: 795	Re: 8BA 12 V Starter? I didn't have much longevity with running the 6 volt starter on 12 volts. About 3 years tops. Locked up the Bendix on me at the Costco gas pump.... (I'm guessing the truck was converted to 12 volt a few years before, so maybe a total of 12 years of starter abuse before that failure, but I'm guessing) I also have a 12 volt starter now from a vendor on eBay. Had it about 3 years and still working.