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Anatomy of a Lhead starter

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by DanStew, Jun 6, 2008.

  1. Jun 6, 2008
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I am lookngi for any drawings of how the starter is put together. Mine has the foot switch to start it. I am curios to know if i can retro fit a solinoid or will a differnt starter need to be used. Also will 12 volts on a 6 volt starter hurt it? I am not sure if the starter is original or not, the jeep has been converted to 12V, and I am not sure if the reason why the starter is smoknig the battery is because of a 6V/12V difference.
     
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  2. Jun 6, 2008
    jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

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    Id stick with the foot starter its much less complicated than a solinoid and definatly cooler. Id just take it apart and clean it up. If you insist on a solinoid sell your old one and get one with a solinoid already on it. It should be fine with 12 volt running a 6v starter.
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    jeep2003

    jeep2003 Well-Known Member

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    i can email you the pictures if you cant read them
     
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    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    :iagree:

    the advice I was given years ago was to not crank the engine over for longer than normal periods of time; my F4 never had a 12v starter on it.
     
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  5. Jun 7, 2008
    Jeepman252

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    Dan,
    If you EVER want to get rid of that starter, I GET FIRST DIBS!!!

    Seriously, I would like a foot engaged starter for Popeye.

    As for running it on 12V - should be OK, just like jpflat said, don't crank it for really long periods of time as it will heat up.
     
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  6. Jun 8, 2008
    kaiser_willys

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    my 47 pickup i had was foot starter, aside from the cool factor i didnt like it, if you ever get in a posistion where you need to hold the brake and start the engine you will see what i mean;)
     
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    kaiser_willys

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    i had to have it rebuilt, they put it back 6 volt, didnt have any problems with it or the batt running 12volt, another problem i had with the foot starter was the contact points, when they get worn the slightest they require adjustment, to me ijut way too much maintance compared to the newer style, not trying to talk you out of it, just pointing out my experience with them
     
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  8. Jun 8, 2008
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I didnt know it needs adjustment, i will have to look into that. I like the foot switch it is a novel thing.
     
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    The '2A used an electrical foot switch for the starter Dan, with an external solenoid mounted on the fender. You could easily wire up a foot switch AND a key switch so you could have your cake and eat it too!

    My flattie has been running a 6v starter since I put it back on the road, no problems whatsoever.
     
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    NoFlyZone

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    I wan tthe key switch! The foot starter is a pain in my ....
     
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  11. Jun 13, 2008
    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    Keep the foot starter.
    It makes it harder to steal your ride.
    Most people have no idea what it is.
     
    1960willyscj5, Jun 13, 2008
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