Anyone have a used starter clutch (1951 and later) for Chryslers?

[adam_knox]

Howdy!

So the starter clutch went on my car (1949 Chrylser 6-cylinder). Apparently they can't be rebuilt (according to the local starter repair shop). My car is so quirky when it comes to parts (basically most parts are only usable between 1949-50 cars), I wanted to see if anything is interchangeable with later years. I saved my old one and thought maybe someone has a busted one I could compare to. Hoping maybe the interchange guides from the 50's and such are just listing the difference on some minor technicality rather than incompatibility... Also, does anyone know why the brake drums are different on the 49/50 models? Would love to find out that 1948 or 1951 drums were kosher to swap out without any major mods. If I found drums that were say, from a Plymouth, would I be able to just swap out the brake backing plates and shoes or would I have to do the cylinders and the whole kit and kaboodle? Trying to keep my car as original as possible, so if anyone has a 49 Chrysler they are converting to disc brakes or 12 volt, let me know!

P.S. All you GA and Southern neighbors, sorry I haven't been able to be more social But if anyone is ever in the Savannah area, feel free to swing on by, I can cook a few burgers on the grill and show ya' some cool sights to see.

[Don Coatney]

Call these folks.

[adam_knox]

Thanks for the lead Don. I'll give them a call, see if maybe they have two in stock they could compare. Just planning for the inevitable day of obsolescence.

[garbagestate 44]

Here's one on ebay. I think the main difference between years on these solenoids is the offset of the mounting bracket thats welded to the case. Thats why a solenoid off a 48 or first series 49 won't fit a regular production 49 or 50. The only good thing is that you can tell by looking at the picture.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1942-1946-1947-Chrysler-DeSoto-Auto-Lite-Starter-Starting-Motor-Switch-Mopar-/230754023664?hash=item35ba02f8f0&item=230754023664&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[adam_knox]

Thanks for the links guys. The brake conversion process looks intriguing. I bought a brake drum puller this week. Can't wait to give it a whack and see how hard it is to get the rear drums off.