I've got a 1951 F1 with original flathead V8 and 6 volt. Wire is fairly new. I went to start the truck this morning and it did start up and ran for a little bit. Turned it off to do something. Tried to restart it and it would just crank, then heard a pop at the starter relay. Now it won't event turn the starter when I press the button. I get power to everything else. I'm thinking that I blew the starter relay. Does anyone in the Austin area have a spare 6 volt starter relay I can buy? Really wanted to drive the truck today. I'm in Pflugerville at (512) 989-1908. Thanks! Mike

 

Hey Mike
Did you check the button for continuity?

Heres some more

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...er-button.html

 

does it matter if I use a 12 volt starter solenoid?

 

A 12 volt relay on a 6 volt system may not pull in correctly, or draw too many amps when operating. Either situation would produce erratic results, or could damage the wiring.