On Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:29:37 AM UTC-7, Jorge wrote:
> a neighbor with a '60 bug asked me how difficult it is to go 12 volt.
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> I thought the starter was the worst of it.
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> tho you can spin a 6v starter with 12volt. isn't it easier to rebush the
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> tranny and find a bendix that fits the ring gear?
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> where can one get this?
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> TIA

Been running the original 1958 6v starter in alfie for over 10 years since his conversion to 12v, with no issues..
In my 54 I did the same thing, and sold the car after 15 years..
The car spins and starts instantly!