Foot starter question

[Joeys41]

Hi everyone, I'm converting my 1940 Plymouth P9 to 12 volt and was wondering if anyone could tell me how to wire the starter since it's the foot push type. I don't really want to change out the starter and I'm sure someone has used their foot pedal type starter in a 12 volt system somewhere. In case anyone is wondering why I'm converting it is because the original harness was to frayed and brittle for me to try to repair and an original replacement was not in my budget. The kit I am using I have installed on a 49 Chevy prior to this but chevys have a solenoid on their starters.

Thanks for your help. 

[DJ194950]

You changing to a negative ground at the same time?

 

The starter will work fine on12 volt- just do not crank over for long periods without a break. the starter does Not care about pos./neg. ground issues at all . Cranking direction does not change!

 

Good luck with it .

 

Got pictures?? We all like pictures!

 

DJ

[Joeys41]

Hi DJ,

Yes I am switching over to 12 volt negative ground. But my original question was what wires go to the starter besides the battery cable for this conversion? As for the pictures I have to resize before I can attach them here but rest assured I will get some up soon. Thanks for your reply

Jesse

[pflaming]

If memory serves be correct, the foot stater has only th #1 cable from the battery, no others.

[Joeys41]

Thanks for answering pflaming.