m37 12 volt starter. Need help

[stalker]

I am still using the original 24 volt starter with 12 volt battery and charging system. I want to switch to a 12 volt starter, but my local parts stores can"t provide me with any info on a 12 volt starter. Can someone please tell me what 12 volt starter will fit my m43? Thanks/Tim

 

[M543A2]

Tim, I can't tell you from experience what starter to buy from what application. I can say that a starter for any civilian truck or other application using the engine in the same era would probably fit. I am not sure if they were some 12 volt in that era, probably mostly 6 volt, but we have used 12volts on 6 volt starters with no problem on farm equipment. The replacement starter might not use the push rod engagement system; you might need to install a solenoid and push button switch to energize it.
These engines were also used in many applications from Massey Harris tractors (#44-6) and combines (#60) to cranes in the same time frame.
Regards Marti

 

[m376x6]

The flat head six was used in lots of different vehicles through the 30's into the 60's. I have had a few 12 starters that would bolt right up and work but have since scrapped them because I never used them. None as I recall with the exact lever operated by the foot peg. It would probably be easiest to get a 12 volt starter from a 60's 230 or other flat head etc that would need to use a solenoid and just leave the foot starter switch in for appearance sake. A trip through a junk yard that has lots of older vehicles would be fun, interesting, and maybe fruitful. Best of luck.

Regards,
M376X6

 

[SasquatchSanta]

One area to look out for is the number of teeth on the starter pinion.

I "think" the 230 starter has 11 teeth where the 251 has 12 teeth. I could be mistaken.

I'm told the 230 and 251 flywheels can be swapped.

Just something to be cautions about.

 

[NDT]

Check with Vintage Power Wagons, they will fix you right up.