Which starter for my 73 Fury?

[HemiFury1973]

Hi guys,

I need to replace my 73 Fury's (400, fully loaded) starter.

Do you have any recoomendations?

Here are some options but i will be glad to know what you think.

http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/pwm-9513/overview/year/1973/make/plymouth/model/fury
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/tff-6084b/overview/year/1973/make/plymouth/model/fury
http://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/bch-sr536x/overview/year/1973/make/plymouth/model/fury

Thanks,

Hemi

 

[70bigblockdodge]

I would just put a late model starter in it from something like a 98 dodge ram pick up with a 5.9-5.2 engine

 

[1966newport]

that's what the 2nd one he listed is

 

[Big_John]

I'd just fix the original starter. It's usually the drive or the contact.

Here's a decent summary of how to do it

http://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/electrical3-starters.html

 

[70bigblockdodge]

that's what the 2nd one he listed is

$$$$$

 

[thrashingcows]

Junk yard starter from any Magnum V8, or V6, truck, van or Jeep from I think around 94 to 2002..???? I have grabbed them from the wrecker for $25 and have never given me a minute of trouble. I've Run them on 318, 360, 383, 440.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

I doubt the wrecking yards in Israel are littered with Dodge rams but that definatly works for us here.

 

[1966newport]

there isn't anything that old even here in upstate ny

 

[BillGrissom]

I prefer the "mini-starter" from Magnum engines (V-6 or V-8), since 1/2 size & weight and less current draw. Fits all Mopar V-8 and slant from 1960 to ~2001. Also in Jeep Grand Cherokees, if those made it to Israel. You can buy new or rebuilt (forgot) for $45 on ebay from an LA place, though some say a used factory one is more reliable.

 

[70NPORT]

Yep. The Mini is the way to go. Although I do miss that familiar whine of the OEM starter motor.

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Still has a whine its just faster lol.

 

[Big_John]

there isn't anything that old even here in upstate ny

Depends where you are... Some of the "pick and pull" type places have older stuff.

Where are you? I'm in Syracuse.

 

[thrashingcows]

Yep. The Mini is the way to go. Although I do miss that familiar whine of the OEM starter motor.

I don't...not even a little bit. ;)

 

[70NPORT]

Still has a whine its just faster lol.

I don't...not even a little bit. ;)

Yeh, it is faster and the little thing spins the motor faster even on the hottest and coldest of days, but I'm used to hearing the old style starter. As a kid hearing that familiar sound in a sea of cars in a huge parking lot meant only one thing to me,lol. The downside to the standard model is that compared to the mini the damn thing weighs a ton. It is murder laying on your back trying to put one in, which I have done several times. Hated it.

 

[polara71]

I don't mind...... old times....

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Bought my 1st one at ah swap meet when they were "lunch box specials" back in '88 when they came ou and I've never looked back. If I wanna pump iron I'll go to the health club. Gawd! did I just say that??????????

 

[commando1]

I still love the looks of the original. When brawn meant something.
It looks right attached to that big ol 440.
That mini? Like a 12" Grant steering wheel. Does the job well but oh so wrong.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Next time we hook up Stan you have my permission to climb under any set of wheelz I show up with to see which one iz attached under there. And it'z O.K. if you wait 'til it coolz off ah bit

 

[commando1]

Sorry, my friend. If you think this belly of mine allows me to slide under there, I'm driving you to the nearest optomatrist.

 

[bulldogchesty]

Dodge Ram mini starter on my "C" body.