Topic: Starter


Bearcreek    -- 04-23-2018 @ 9:33 PM
  I've got a 1950 mercury sedan with which I believe has a 255 flathead engine with manual transmission and overdrive. Has been converted to 12 v , where can I buy a starter?

This message was edited by Bearcreek on 4-23-18 @ 9:41 PM


TomO    -- 04-24-2018 @ 6:31 AM
  You can have 12 volt field coils put in your starter or look for a 56 Ford V-8 or Mercury starter.

Tom


sarahcecelia    -- 04-26-2018 @ 3:02 PM
  You can put one of those 'Mini" 12 v high ratio starters on a flathead.I have one on my 1950 12 volt that has an all "hopped up" motor; and the Ford starter woudn't crank it! H& H in California has them, as do others; or just google them! They cost about $240.. but boy do they spin!!! I think you can buy them on Ebay too, brand new.

Regards, Steve Lee


Bearcreek    -- 04-28-2018 @ 6:32 PM
  Thanks for help guys.
Probably going to H&H , don't live to far from there.
Lots of great people on this forum.


sarahcecelia    -- 05-08-2018 @ 4:01 PM
  Your welcome!! That's what this site is all about; Helping one another!! This is a"Brotherhood." I'm an old pro, but I need some help at times too, or just another "slant" on things; and when I do I get answers that help me too !! Ya gotta love it!

Regards, Steve Lee


Chascwell2    -- 07-06-2019 @ 4:40 PM
  Use the same 6 volt starter It will work wonderfully for a long time on 12 volta. When it quits install the 12V field coils.

chascwell


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