Pedal Start 1940 Chevrolet MCP Truck

[Lionelgee]

Hello Rick,

Thank you very much for posting up the copy of the options page.

They must have changed things around with the battery location in the Maple Leaf trucks. The battery in my Chevrolet Holden's built cabin is immediately below the driver's side floor. There is a cover that lifts up to allow access to the battery.

From the diagram it looks like the battery is in the engine bay.

Anyone know what the battery holder looks like for my truck as it is missing in action?

Would the Optima series of 6 volt batteries be the right one for a 1940 216 engine?

I will be getting one of those inspection scopes to have a look down each spark plug hole before attempting to start the engine. Plus drain all the oil out and put some new oil in.

At the moment I pour a little diesel down each spark plug hole while the engine is sitting. Hopefully when I get the time and money to work on the truck things will be okay!

Kind Regard