1960 318 Poly Starter?

[Kapt]

I forget. What newer starter will cross over and work on a 1960 318 Poly?

 

[Davea Lux]

I forget. What newer starter will cross over and work on a 1960 318 Poly?

No. '62 and up are gear reduction starters, older than that do not interchange.

Dave

 

[Kapt]

I read that a (I think it was) 90 Dodge something or other bolts right on and works perfectly. I cannot remember what it was exactly

 

[Davea Lux]

I read that a (I think it was) 90 Dodge something or other bolts right on and works perfectly. I cannot remember what it was exactly

You are probably thinking of the mini starter that was used on later mopar products. Poly engines '61 and older used a different transmission and mounting system and the mini starter will not work.

Dave

 

[Kapt]

What works then? Every parts store I've looked at says unavailable

 

[Davea Lux]

What works then? Every parts store I've looked at says unavailable

You might have to have to have yours rebuilt. Try E-bay for starter MDU 3453, MDU 6001, MDM 6001, these are likely to fit. Might be able to tell if they look like the one you have.

Dave

 

[Kapt]

Thank you

 

[Kapt]

I'm told that the starter off a 95 - 98 Dakota V-8 bolts right on and gives a higher torque when cranking. Much less expensive too. Any truth to this?

 

[sb61fury]

The starter can be rebuilt

 

[Kapt]

Yeah, but for how much? And how long does it take? If the Dakota starter works it's $60 and a few minutes of down time

 

[Davea Lux]

Yeah, but for how much? And how long does it take? If the Dakota starter works it's $60 and a few minutes of down time

I am admittedly not familiar with the Dakota fix. You would be wanting to check the snout depth on the Dakota starter and also the number of teeth on the Dakota starter drive. If either is off, you will destroy something.

Dave

 

[TerryM]

You’ll need to rebuild yours or find another. Up till the end of 61 starters are totally different to the later ones. Go and search the forums on www.forwardlook.net should be lots of info there

 

[Kapt]

The Facebook page for The Forward Look is where I heard about the Dakota starter

 

[TerryM]

I would try the website and not Facebook. There’s a large library of info there. Good luck anyway. Would be interesting to see how a Dakota one fits the early bellhousing setup. Post some pics if you find out more.

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[Big_John]

I have a rebuilt 12 volt starter for a flathead six. If that fits, we can make a smoking deal on that.

 

[Kapt]

Sounds like a plan. Let me do some searching, and thank you

 

[Kapt]

Won't fit. Bummer

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

I forget. What newer starter will cross over and work on a 1960 318 Poly?

I've got a friend in Iowa that has an NOS starter for your car still in the factory box F/S. If you're interested I'll hook you two up, Jer

 

[Kapt]

I may not need it. I found out today there's a guy locally that rebuilds them. I will keep in mind though if I need it. Any idea what he wants for it?