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Just rebuilt everything in the car it’s has a 235 with a 2 speed powerglide and 6volt Starter but when I go to try and start it it sounds like it gets held up and stays in gauged what do I do ????
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You're saying the starter won't disengage?
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Yes won’t disengage and does a winding sounds and gets stuck some times
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I am not an expert but it sounds like the solenoid isn't returning the starter drive. If it were me I'd try a new solenoid.
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I tried 2 starters and did same thing someone told me it might need a smaller gear that they made 2 9 teeth gears one big and one small but not sure
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The solenoid and starter are separate entities. If the solenoid is bad changing the starter only will do nothing. If the teeth on the starter drive don't match the teeth on the flex plate someone else will have to chime in. That's nothing I have experience with.
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The solenoid on a 51 is mounted on the starter and most shops would include that as part of a rebuild. From what I have read above I would first verify that the engine is indeed a 51 and then verify that the starter is correct with the correct drive gear. Also the ring gear should be checked for damage. Something as simple as a missing washer could cause the problem so best that a competent shop check out the starter. Would be good to know if all worked OK prior to the rebuild. If so then you need to determine what changes were made.
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Okay I will mess with all and look at everything thanks all for all the facts cus this is all new to me
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Can a 8 volt battery work in a 6volt system? Or do I have to covert
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Most (including me) on here will say leave it 6 volt. I havent seen the 8 volt setup and doubt there is a 8 volt battery available here in Aus but may well be available in the US.
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A 8 volt battery will not cure the issue, check all you battery connections and grounds and make sure you have battery cables sized for 6 volt, 00.
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Okay will do they reason I said will it work is I feel it’s not getting enough juice to start this new engine but I’m going to try it all I’m lost with this one and all let u know what happens next
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To build on what's said above, an 8 volt battery is a poor bandaid for a problem and can cause more issues than it solves.
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One more question what kind of 6 volt battery should I have on my fresh rebuild I have one that has 700 cold crank I just got !
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I'm no expert but the highest capacity that will fit the space is my goal.
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NAPA makes a good commercial 6 volt battery. Be warned it has the larger posts however. It fits your stock battery tray.
They can sell you cables that fit.
Speaking of cables, make sure you have good grounds and are using good heavy duty cables--typically 1 or 0 gage. Much fatter than normal modern cables. That'll ensure you are not losing current with smaller cables.
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If I have a wrong gas cap on the tank will that have a hard time from starting
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It will not affect the starting, but could cause problems after the engine has run for a while if the cap is not vented.  
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