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Old 07-15-2006, 08:35 AM   #1
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6 or 12 volts

Hello i'm new to the forum,i just got a 56 3/4 ton that was completly disassembled and as i'm going through the parts the cluster still has the wiring attached to it with the ignition switch. it came w/o a motor or trans,but the switch doesn't have a start detent it just seems to be on or off.i figure i can just get a 56 car switch and run an extra wire.my ? is are these trucks 6 or 12 volts as i'd like to use the original gas gauge and don't want to ruin any thing. this is going to be a big project and the wiring is a long way off but i'm curious.hopefully some pics will follow as it progresses thanks ,bud
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Old 07-15-2006, 09:46 AM   #2
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Re: 6 or 12 volts

12 volts. The truck had a floor push starter in it originally. The only way to use that switch with a modern starter, would be to wire to a push button switch, then to the solenoid.

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Old 07-15-2006, 09:48 AM   #3
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Re: 6 or 12 volts

Welcome to the board.

Its 12 volt with a pedal starter the switch is on, off, and maybe acc. push the pedal to start. You can get a key switch for the starter on what ever engine you get. I used the original gages in my 58 and you can still get replacements for the ones that are broken. keep us updated
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Old 07-15-2006, 02:51 PM   #4
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Re: 6 or 12 volts

welcome to the board throw some pics up when you can
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Old 07-15-2006, 04:48 PM   #5
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Re: 6 or 12 volts

You can buy a new switch from any of the after market venders like, Bothers Trucks or LMC.
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Old 07-16-2006, 03:13 PM   #6
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Re: 6 or 12 volts

thanks, here's a pic of the tk and the donor tk
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