Starter Bell Housing for F-20

Steve Bushman · Mar 11, 2009

I have heard that people have made modifications to add a starter to a f-20. Does anyone have any information on how to do this or where to purchase the parts?

Thank you for the help!

Old-F20 · Mar 11, 2009

Heisler company of Hudson Iowa made them back in the day. new bellhousing with the starter under the framerail on the manifold side of the engine.

the starters are the same as 33-34 chevy's. nobody makes new belhousings, but the ring gear on the flywheel can be replaced with one for an M.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 12, 2009

The short drive shaft between engine and tranny gives a place to fasten a flywheel and starter from a car ,truck or whatever. Sure beats a crank as those who have the vellhousings arent too anxious to sell. Talked to a fellow that had two of them but said they were not for sale. I think he is planning on them breeding and multiplying.

HSE · Mar 12, 2009

I have a complete original changeover kit in storage. Feel free to make me an offer if you like.

F20Puller · Mar 12, 2009

The year of starter is a highly debated item. According to a man who worked for and knew Harry Heisler personally said the 100% correct year is a 1929 Chevy Starter. But there is other years that will work but the setup was patented with a 1929 Chevy Starter.

Old-F20 · Mar 12, 2009

(quoted from post at 12:19:56 03/12/09) The year of starter is a highly debated item. According to a man who worked for and knew Harry Heisler personally said the 100% correct year is a 1929 Chevy Starter. But there is other years that will work but the setup was patented with a 1929 Chevy Starter.

Scott, i just use 33-34 as an example for the fit since they seem to be the most available to get. i pulled the starter off my 34 chevy truck, and bolted it right on a 20. worked perfectly. the bendix housing is what makes or breaks it. they were the same from 29 to 34. later starters had a bit bigger motors since chevy was using a 6 cylinder instead of a 4 like in the 29's

F20Puller · Mar 12, 2009

Ryan- Haven't seen ya on the cowboard I threw that post on here to try to get a stir outta ya!! LOL

Old-F20 · Mar 12, 2009

(quoted from post at 17:25:41 03/12/09) Ryan- Haven't seen ya on the cowboard I threw that post on here to try to get a stir outta ya!! LOL

call me tomorrow, ill give ya the scoop. Your dad has my cell number at the shop 8)

Steve Bushman · Mar 15, 2009

Just wanted to say thanks to all of you that replied. I do not know which way I am going to go, but all of you have given me some much needed information.

Thank you again

Steve

Brendan7 · Mar 17, 2009

Hello HSE,

I am interesting in purchasing your original F20 electric start conversion kit. I just sent you an email thru this website with my contact info.

Thanks!

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