Modern starter.

[kencombs]

I just noticed this pic in an old post on the site.  I think it is a 50 Windsor with a modern gear reduction starter.  Do any of the members here know of a source for such starters that fit the 23" blocks?   I see a lot of them for other engines but have never found one specifically for our flatheads.

[plymouthcranbrook]

https://vintageautogarage.com/chrysler-dodge-desoto-plymouth-12-volt-starter/

 

That’s the only place I could find on a search. I have one on my 1980 Volare and am very satisfied with it.

Edited June 3, 2021 by plymouthcranbrook

[Plymouthy Adams]

look above that starter and you will see that may be the NORMAL gear reduction starter as this may be stuck on on a 340 engine.....now the smaller footprint gear reduction starter per the factory Vs can be found as one example, on Dodge Dakota as stock...

Edited June 3, 2021 by Plymouthy Adams

[Dartgame]

I found somebody on ebay that was selling a similar unit for flat head mopars (from vintage auto garage) 3-5 years ago. I have not seen that listing on ebay for a few years now.

 

 Just an FYI - you can used the modern mini starters as used on 318 and 360 magnums on the older chrysler V8's with no issues, a true bolt on.

Edited June 4, 2021 by Dartgame

[kencombs]

On 6/3/2021 at 11:31 AM, Plymouthy Adams said:

look above that starter and you will see that may be the NORMAL gear reduction starter as this may be stuck on on a 340 engine.....now the smaller footprint gear reduction starter per the factory Vs can be found as one example, on Dodge Dakota as stock...

I saw some casting numbers, but never bothered to really read them.  Yep, 340. 

 

Sure wish someone would make a drive end casting to fit that starter and my clutch housing.  losing weight and having the ability to repair with local parts would be nice to have.  I wonder if the drive pinion teeth are compatible?

[Young Ed]

7 hours ago, Dartgame said:

I found somebody on ebay that was selling a similar unit for flat head mopars (from vintage auto garage) 3-5 years ago. I have not seen that listing on ebay for a few years now.

 

 Just an FYI - you can used the modern mini starters as used on 318 and 360 magnums on the older chrysler V8's with no issues, a true bolt on.

Yes my 64 belvedere poly 318 has a 94 Dakota V8 starter.