Re: [FWDLK] 61 starter

[Bill Watson <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

Starters can be rebuilt by any competent auto electric shop.  They should
also have a source for rebuilt units.

1961 was the last year for the Autolite/Prestolite direct-drive starter on
American Chrysler products (except 1962-64 Dodge 880 and Chrysler cars with
manual transmission).   For 1962 Chrysler introduced a Chrysler-built
reduciton-gear starter.  And the two do not interchange as the ring gears
have different tooth counts.

(Chrysler Canada used the Prestolite direct-drive starter on the slant six
through 1965)

Bill
Vancouver, BC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Gardinier" <gardinier@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 7:11 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] 61 starter


> I'm trying to get the 61 Newport started after it's 20 year slumber. The
plug wires are now correct- thanks to all for the help. The latest issue is
the starter. A little bit of smoke is rising from the solinoid, it cranks
too slow for a new battery and sometimes it just whirrrrrs. This is a 1961
361, can I use a newer starter or even a Dakota starter on this? We're not
too concerned about originality if there is a better, lighter, more
available alternative.
> Thanks for any help,
>  Larry Gardinier
>

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