Starter interchange or upgrade

[kencombs]

I posted this on the pilot house forum, but am adding it here since cars are more likely to have the starter I need.

Not a pilot house era truck, but it is a flat six. 1956. I think it was originally a 12v truck, but the wiring is a mess so I can't be sure. It is 12v now, alternator from an Asian vehicle, 12v battery in original location and it seems to fit OK.

Still has the floor starter and I want to go to a key start, not stomp start.

My question is: What starters will work in this application? I will be redoing all the wiring anyway so changing the switch and adding the relay, etc is not an issue. I just need to know what starter(s) will fit the engine and flywheel teeth.

Also, since I won't have the correct core, parts store rebuilds are out of the question, so does anyone have a good used one for sale?

Thanks for the help

[greg g]

Not 100 percent sure but if the starter matches the bellhousing and engages the flywheel correctly, than it should work regardless of the engagment system. Generally MOPAR stuff was red lable for 6 V and green tag for 12 V.

The 6 V starter is definately stout enough to work with 12V. It is neccesary to use the correct starter relay, usually the Ford type. 12V started in 56. and were produced for automotive flathead 6 till the ind of 59.

one on epay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1959-60-DODGE-CAR-TK-PLYMOUTH-STARTER_W0QQitemZ370111557095QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item370111557095&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

cheaper one;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-Dodge-Rebuilt-MOPAR-MDF-6004-Starter-V-8-models_W0QQitemZ270375710769QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item270375710769&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

cheaper still:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1957-DeSoto-Starter-Rebuilt-1957-Plymouth-1958-Dodge_W0QQitemZ260395896033QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item260395896033&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318