tom61

Hi, I was just reading this,and waswondering if anyone can tell me how to identify this car,as it seems to be quite similar to some other models, and the differences in trim due to the war dont help. I have been offered a trade my 1947 Desoto S11 with fluid drive for one of these, 1942 Chrysler 3window coupe. What areyour thoughts? which one is worth more? Thanks everyone!

Hey Guys. It's been a while. I was wondering, does anyone have interchange part numbers for these starters? I was hoping to look for a manual/foot type starter that is compatible with the S11 Desoto as a back up/replacement starter. I know the Desoto s8 used a manual type starter, but where there any others that are compatible?

Hi Tom, thanks for the reply. The part number on my stgarter is MAW 4025, however this may not be the original starter. The one I currently have is the square solenoid type, that doesn't require a push button. I think it may not be the original because there is a push button on the dash. Anyway, I would be happy with a manual type starter. Thanks for recomending Bernabaum, I will check it

When I bought the De Soto, it also came with a starter push button, although it wasn't installed on the instrument panel. Would you be able to tell me the starting motor number for the round type starter and also the push button starter?

yeah, the one on my Desoto is indeed a square type solenoid. I know the solenoid is in good condition, I'm pretty certain it is the coils that have worn out. I have no problem using a starter with a round solenoid. So dodgeb4ya, It must be that the MAX-4050 which you kindly highlighted on your picture is the round type starter? dPollo, I am in Oshawa, Ontario. Thanks once again everyone for your comments and inputs.

The part number I got is straight from the red tab on the starter itself. The Solenoid is mounted piggy back on the starter. The s11 Desoto I have does have fluid drive. I some time ago I had opened up the starter and the solenoid and brushes were in good condition. Im thinking it's the coils that have shorted out somewhere. Here in Canada, the quote I got for repairing an old 6volt generator cost more than buying a rebuilt one. For my 63 Rambler, I had been able to buy a new starter from rockauto and carid, but unfortunately they don't have the starter for the Desoto...... Thanks once again for all your inputs.

I might give it a try again, but They'll likely tell me to order a replacement

Does anyone know where I might find a remanufactured starter for an S11 Desoto? Autop lite number is: MAW 4025 Thanks guys

I have a S11 Desoto (1947) and the starter auto lite number is MAW 4025. By any chance, does anyone know where I can buy one? I had originally bought antique starters from rock auto but they don't have this one at the moment.

Is the 'carburetor anti stall' the same as the electric thermostatic coil? My 1947 s11 Desoto came with a rochester single barrel 1BBL carburetor (from a 1978 chevy or gmc truck).