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Dodge-Chrysler Starters 1940's-1953 and Internal Parts


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Having problems finding a starter for a 1948 Dodge Model B1D, 1-Ton truck. I have a number of starters from that era, 1948 thru 1953. These are the foot-button starters that insert the clutched gear into the flywheel in sync with making the 6 VDC contact. On another note: I only need the clutch assembly which looks the same as those used on GMC's and Chevys of that era. I prefer finding an entire starter. Any feedback is welcomed.

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Are all the clutch assemblies on the other starters bad?  You might find a remanned starter on the auction sites.  Find a rebuilder if you're not up to swapping out clutch assemblies.  Your most economical would be to take the best parts of what you have and assemble a good one.

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Thank you, Dave72dt. Yes, some of the clutch assembles are good. Brushes are short and I prefer a new/rebuilt starter. These starters are a pain in the butt to remove and re-install. I'm looking at businesses that do that. Looking at Ebay starters and internal parts from that era, GMC and Chevy internal parts look the same as the Dodge. I'm hoping someone on this forum has found a best solution. Thanks again, Dave72dt!

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Be aware that you probably have Autolite starters and the GMC and Chevies will have Delco.  Unless the replacement clutches have the same vendor part numbers they probably don't interchange.  I understand the rational of old one out , rebuilt in and done and hopefully it works great and you don't have to repeat the process.

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Agree with ggdad1951.  Vintage Power Wagons lists starters for the trucks.  I have found a number of the power wagon military parts match up to the 1 ton civilian trucks.  Quite a few items do for my '54 C1D.

 

Worth a phone call, they are nice to work with.

 

If you decide to rebuild your own, Rockauto has the brushes for mine and bushings as well.  Likely for yours as well.

 

The bendix is the tricky one.  I have not yet located a good reliable interchange resource to determine the correct part number to look for in the sea of old stock ebay ones.  I have the OEM part number from the parts manual, but every one of the aftermarket rebuilders used their own part numbering system and most of those companies are long out of business.

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   You need to use the starter model number to get parts. Some shafts are straight spline and others spiral. I found this page from an old post. 

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Thank you to you all for reaching out! Yes, I did reach out to DCM! Thank you, ggdad1951! Sending my starter to DCM where they will completely rebuild, install a new bendix clutch, new brushes and rewire to 12VDC. Price estimate around $300, worth it. I updated the electrical system with a 12 volt battery, isolated to just the starter. The rest of the system I left at 6 volts. Once again. THANK YOU ALL!

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