Auto Lite spring part number

[Jerry Roberts]

I am looking for the part number for this Auto Lite starter spring . It fits on starter MZ4148  . It draws the bendix back into the starter after the engine starts . One end of the spring in the photo fits into a hole and the other en slides into a groove . The spring in the photo is broken so it isn't in the groove . The starter fits Dodge trucks B1B (T142) and B1-C (T144) . The proper name for the spring would help too .  

Edited September 21, 2022 by Jerry Roberts

[desoto1939]

I have an autolite catalog but mine does not list the part number.

 

So I know that my 39 desoto uses the similar foot pedal start lever.

 

So in the 39 Desoto parts book in Section 8 looked under heading Starter Shift pedal operated LHD.

  Name of the part is: Return Spring  part number 852018

 

Then went to my 1936-42 Desoto master parts book  the same part number 852018 for listed for 39-40 Desoto,  41 Desoto 863821,  42 Desoto 957465 the part name is: Starting motor Shift Lever return spring.

 

The picture shows the same looking spring as what you are showing in your picture.

 

This is the best that I can do for you.

 

Rich Hartung

Desoto1939@aol.com

Edited September 22, 2022 by desoto1939

[Jerry Roberts]

Wow , Thanks Rich . That will give me a lot to look for and compare . 

[desoto1939]

If you find some of these springs plese let us all know the supplier so that we can all have a spare.

 

Rich

[Jerry Roberts]

Will do , i have inquired at a few places already . 

[billrigsby]

On 9/21/2022 at 4:20 PM, Jerry Roberts said:

I am looking for the part number for this Auto Lite starter spring . It fits on starter MZ4148  . The proper name for the spring would help too .  

 

 

 

Not sure if this will help much, a search of the document does not bring up MZ4148,

and B-1-B/C only under Generators and Regulators. Neither is listed in the 'Used On'.

 

[billrigsby]

FWIW, these are the interchangeable starters.....

 

 

[Jerry Roberts]

Thanks for that . One vendor says that he has one and I have asked for pictures and dimensions . I have found that and earlier spring has a smaller I.D. so I could not modify it as the spring sets on round shoulders that are larger . For now I am driving the truck and have the stomp lever pulled back with a coil spring tied to the battery box . I am thinking about a hardware store spring if I can find one with an I.D. of 11/16 inch . Also I don't know if I can reshape the hardware store spring .