> I am preparing for a V-8 conversion on my 1957 truck and have a few
> questions. Will I be able to use my foot starter with the V-8 bell
> housing which is a stock bell housing? Is the bracket that holds the
> lever the same for the V-8 as for the six? If I cannot use the foot
> starter, will changing the ignition switch be the only requirement?I
> have a new wiring harness from Chevy Duty and have already converted to
> an alternator.
The V8 trucks used a key starter, there's no way to mount the pedal
starter and stuff on the V8 bellhousing. I think you just need the V8
ignition switch, and redo the wiring, the wires should be there in the
harness for it.
jim
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