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06-02-2017, 01:17 PM | #1 |
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Push button start question
I'm converting my 47 Ford over to 12 Volts properly with a new cloth wire harness. I was wondering if I need to do anything extra to get the push button start to properly work such as running a second wire from the button, or purchasing a two wire start button?
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06-02-2017, 01:40 PM | #2 | |
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06-02-2017, 01:49 PM | #3 |
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Re: Push button start question
You can use existing starter button and 6v starter solenoid; the solenoid may fail earlier than normal because of the higher voltage, but it will work. They sell 12v starter solenoids that work on a one wire "button to ground." That is what I did when I converted my '41 to 12v. Be sure there is a good bare metal contact between the starter button snap fittings and the hole in the dash board. You can also use the 6v starter, but I do not recommend it, as it will slam the Bendix and may break it. I converted my 6v starter by swapping the starter exterior and attached field coils for one from an early 60's Ford starter for their FE series engine. Cost should be under $50 for that starter. It is a bit of a pain getting the brushes onto the armature when you put the pieces together, but you retain the original look and avoid the $280 cost of a custom 12v starter.
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06-02-2017, 01:56 PM | #4 |
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06-02-2017, 06:51 PM | #6 |
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06-02-2017, 07:46 PM | #7 |
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Re: Push button start question
428 was a FE as was the 410 Mercury engine. 352 was also FE.
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