Starter Motor compatibility

[Robin (UK)]

Hi Guys

I have been working through the hot starting problem on my Plymouth.

It looks like it must be a problem with heat sink into worn copper windings, as everything else appears to be OK.

If I'm going to replace the starter motor, are all P15/D24 motors interchangeable?

What about other years?

My problem is that I have a 47 car with a 51 Dodge engine, so I need to make sure I get a part that will fit.

Thanks for any advice you can give.

Robin.

[Lou Earle]

The starter gear or clutch ios the same 46 thru55 on all plyms and dodges.

The motor might be different(some are smaller in diameter- much easier to install) but they all interchange.

Lou

[Robin (UK)]

Thanks Lou, That's great.

I'll begin my search.

R.

[woodscavenger]

Has anyone fit a 12v starter with a built in solenoid to these engines that does not require any major changes?

[oldmopar]

Has anyone fit a 12v starter with a built in solenoid to these engines that does not require any major changes?

I know you can use a starter from 57-60 flathead 6 they should be 12 volt from the factory your car would also need to be 12 volt. Not sure if a newer starter would fit maybe if you swapped the housing where the starter drive is ?

[greg g]

Only pre 35 are different I believe. At least for cars.

[woodscavenger]

Do those have a built in solenoid or do I still have to stomp on the foot activated lever?

[Don Coatney]

Robin;

If your starter measures as pictured it should work in a P-15.

[Lou Earle]

To get a 12 volt starter in your 6 volt car simply take your starter to any good starter/generator shop and have them replace the field coils with 12 volt coils. I have done this on several starters and generators. works great

Lou

[martybose]

To get a 12 volt starter in your 6 volt car simply take your starter to any good starter/generator shop and have them replace the field coils with 12 volt coils. I have done this on several starters and generators. works great

Lou

The shop that converted mine said that the guts were from a Studebaker.

Marty

[bobby horne]

I have a 12 volt 1956 starter in my 1936 engine, with a seperated solenoid. 1957 and up starters have a different housing because of the flywheel difference.......I bought a 56 starter on ebay for about $50.00,,,,works great.......

[RobertKB]

I have a starters from combines in both my '48 Dodge D25 and '53 Plymouth. These starters are four pull versus the regular two pull and seem to have more torque and crank over really well. I guess four brushes versuses two is a good thing. I believe all combines with Chrylser flatheads and industrial engines had these starters. I am always on the lookout for these starters but have not come across any lately as the old combines are disappearing quickly as scrap or have already been stripped.