dover Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My series parallel switch is toast. I am going to bite the bullet and convert to a 12v starter. It appears from my research that the Delco 42MT is the one I would like. Has anyone used it on the 262 Cummins? I am assuming that it will bolt up, does anyone know the toothcount and direction? I can't wait to get it started again and fix the compressor for a few backroad drives.Thank you,Ben Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 My series parallel switch is toast. I am going to bite the bullet and convert to a 12v starter. It appears from my research that the Delco 42MT is the one I would like. Has anyone used it on the 262 Cummins? I am assuming that it will bolt up, does anyone know the toothcount and direction? I can't wait to get it started again and fix the compressor for a few backroad drives.Thank you,Ben11 tooth clockwise rotatation should do it. A 42MT will do you a good job. Make certain your secondary cables are in good condition also.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 A 42MT is a good choice, and a Cummins reman is a good way to buy one. You get a quality part with 2 year warranty. Even today there is still a lot of hype about starters, and you do not always get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 A 42MT is a good choice, and a Cummins reman is a good way to buy one. You get a quality part with 2 year warranty. Even today there is still a lot of hype about starters, and you do not always get what you pay for.True word spoken there. You are better off to purchase a reman "Delco" branded than the aftermarket ones that are brand new. The quality of the hard parts is much better.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted February 14, 2012 Author Share Posted February 14, 2012 I plan to get it from my local starter shop. He is a good guy and rebuilds everything in his shop. I have always had good luck with him.Ben Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 How old is the truck? Does it have Positive ground? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102225 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted February 15, 2012 Author Share Posted February 15, 2012 It is a 62 model with positive ground. Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 It has an alternator on it, can an alternator be set up positive ground or has it been converted? Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 It has an alternator on it, can an alternator be set up positive ground or has it been converted?Alternators are readily available in both positive, or negative ground.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dover Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Thanks, I am fairly handy with 12v electronics, but Positive ground still blows my mind. Quote 1962 B733 L cab Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/23222-12volt-starter-conversion-on-262/#findComment-102584 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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