The day I took the 37 in for an alignment 3 months ago the starter started acting up, so changing that out was added to the top of the to do list.

Nothing screams MOPAR like the sound of the old gear reducted starters Chrysler used in the 60-70s. I didn't have one of those on the shelf but I did have one of the newer "mini" starters MOPAR started using in the 80s. I had bought it to use when I built the clutch linkage on the 57 Plymouth and ended up actually having enough room to use the old style instead so I was only on the 57 for a month or so.

After sitting on the shelf for 10 years I decided that what the heck and put it on.

hemi starter by M Patterson, on Flickr

I miss the sound of the old starter, but don't mind the smaller size, lighter weight and the way it turns the engine over. I may do a postmortem on the starter I took off and if it's repairable reinstall it. The new starter is a little dusty and has some shelf wear but for now I'm calling it good.



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