Starter & Comp ratio

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: Starter & Comp ratio
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Patterson on Friday, October 31, 2014 - 08:10 pm:

Hi,
Will a good rebuilt/stock 6V starter be able to crank over an engine fitted with a Z head? 5.5-6:1
Or will I need to look at 12V alternatives.
Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Ed Baudoux on Friday, October 31, 2014 - 08:10 pm:

It will do just fine. No worries.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Mike Zahorik on Friday, October 31, 2014 - 08:14 pm:

I have not had any trouble with my 6 volt battery cranking the engine with a Z head. Mike


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Rob Patterson on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 03:44 am:

Ed & Mike......they're the responses I was hoping for.
Thanks
Rob


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Jon Allen on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 07:14 pm:

It IS harder to crank a T with a high compression head. Trust me. I put a high compression head on my '14 and I could not crank start it anymore! After a week of depression, I finally "bit the bullet" and put a starter on it. As you can probably guess that involves pulling the engine and tranny and putting on a '19 flywheel and hogshead. #*%&**. The starter that I put on is from Antique Auto Electric (a 12V Delco-Remy adapted for a T and a T bendix).

Bless me father for I have sinned! But it starts fine now.

Regards,
Jon


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