51 Desoto Starter and Solenoid

[Michael]

Hi,

             seems very difficult to get a 51 Desoto starter solenoid rebuilt  ( it is the one mounted on the starter and has a lever to push forward the starter gear) so I wondered if other years of starters will fit. For example will a 49 Chrysler  starter ( which seems much longer) fit and of course it will have a separate solenoid . Is there a preferred place to mount a separate solenoid? Are there any solenoid kits available?

Thank you,

Michael

[54Illinois]

Not sure, but I have a spare...covered in dust.

[Don Coatney]

Call these folks. They may be able to help.