55.2-59 Converting starter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

streetrod don · 10-31-2018, 09:25 PM

59 GMC 270. Would like to convert foot starter to starter with solenoid. Wharf starter do I need? Thanks Don

**mr48chev** · 10-31-2018, 09:56 PM

I'd check to see if a 60 to 62 Starter for a GMC with a 270 would bolt on.

Probably the simple thing is to check the part number on a flywheel ring gear for a 59 270 and one for a 62 or 63 270 and see if they are the same.

Rock auto says that the 168 tooth pioneer Frg168T fits -
GMC 1000 SERIES 1961-1962
GMC 1500 SERIES 1961-1962
GMC 2500 SERIES 1961-1962
GMC TRUCK 1956-1960
Please refer to catalog for application details.

That's a good sign if you have a pickup and not a 2 ton.

You may be able to use a 60/62 235 starter too.

**mr48chev** · 10-31-2018, 10:35 PM

Checking the starter for a 61 GMC 1000 shows that it should fit. When you check the compatibility it fits most 236 and 270 engines that came with a 12 V starter https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...=Starter&pos=0

streetrod don · 11-01-2018, 03:44 AM

This truck is a 250 tow truck that was owned by a Pontiac/Cadillac dealership in Ca until 05. Very nice restoration project that I will make only minimal upgrades on. Thanks for your input. I hate the old foot starter. I have a 53 5 window on an s10 chassis, 6.0, LS 3 heads and intake.

10-31-2018, 09:25 PM	#1
streetrod don Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Alma, Arkansas Posts: 23	Converting starter 59 GMC 270. Would like to convert foot starter to starter with solenoid. Wharf starter do I need? Thanks Don

10-31-2018, 09:56 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: Converting starter I'd check to see if a 60 to 62 Starter for a GMC with a 270 would bolt on. Probably the simple thing is to check the part number on a flywheel ring gear for a 59 270 and one for a 62 or 63 270 and see if they are the same. Rock auto says that the 168 tooth pioneer Frg168T fits - GMC 1000 SERIES 1961-1962 GMC 1500 SERIES 1961-1962 GMC 2500 SERIES 1961-1962 GMC TRUCK 1956-1960 Please refer to catalog for application details. That's a good sign if you have a pickup and not a 2 ton. You may be able to use a 60/62 235 starter too. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 10-31-2018 at 10:28 PM.

10-31-2018, 10:35 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,710	Re: Converting starter Checking the starter for a 61 GMC 1000 shows that it should fit. When you check the compatibility it fits most 236 and 270 engines that came with a 12 V starter https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b...=Starter&pos=0 __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-01-2018, 03:44 AM	#4
streetrod don Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Alma, Arkansas Posts: 23	Re: Converting starter This truck is a 250 tow truck that was owned by a Pontiac/Cadillac dealership in Ca until 05. Very nice restoration project that I will make only minimal upgrades on. Thanks for your input. I hate the old foot starter. I have a 53 5 window on an s10 chassis, 6.0, LS 3 heads and intake.



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