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Guest STEVE1103

Friend is making a 47 coupe into a convertable, putting in a 40 engine, 6 cylinder, ( had a rebuilt one) had to change the manifold and carb, is there a starter we can bolt in, 12 volt, without the rod to push to start? Want to change to a newer type ingnition switch. Also a 12 volt generater that will go on without to much trouble? Thanks, STEVE

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Guest oldsmobile1915

1940 to 48 6 cyl automatic had an option for push button start on the dash... no floor button... but it was 6 volt.

The early 1950's 12v generators should bolt in but look into tractor generators (tractor supply) for 12 volt "drop in and off the shelf". I would recommend using the 6 volt starter with a resistor to drop 12 to let’s say 7 volts on starting... the engine spins over a little quicker.

May I ask why the change - coupe to convertible? 6 to 12 volt? and putting a 1940 6 cyl in it with all of these changes? The cars did work just fine stock in the day, I'm just a little confused to what you're building?

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