Narve N Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 (edited) I have made a driveline package out of a 1947 323 L8 and the flywheel and transmission from a 1938 Imperial. By redrilling some mounting holes I converted the engine from Fluid Drive to manual and it all looks workable. Together with the transmission came an Autolite starter of type MAX-4003, which I understand was fitted to various models? That starter worked sort of initially, although I am not certain it was the best choice being very cramped between the oil-stick, the engine itself, and starter body and starter solenoid. The MAX-4003 now has developed a short and require expensive repairs and I am looking for replacement alternatives. Can anyone support me with what starters I might use, from what years and models of cars, do you by any chance have a working starter laying around (I have an US East Coast shipping address). I have tried for fit an early Chrysler Hemi starter (looks similar but the mounts are differently located). Edited March 11, 2022 by Narve N wrong spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R. Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 MAX-4003 was the original starter on: 1935 C1 and C3 1936 Airflow C9, C10 and C11 1937 Custom Imperial C15 1937 Airflow C17 1938 Imperial C19's used a MAX-4037 1938 Custom Imperial C20's used a MAX-4038 Others using MAX-4037: 1939 Imperial, Saratoga and New Yorker C23 (MAX-4020A if Fluid Drive) 1940 Saratoga, New Yorker and Traveler C26 (MAX 4020A if Fluid Drive) 1938-40 Royals and Windsors (6 cyl.) as well as all 1940 C27's (8 cyl.) used MAX-4020A MAX-4045 and MAX-4045A as used on all 1941 Chryslers might work too. All 1942-48 Chryslers used MAX-4050 starters. I don't know if all above starters are interchangable. I would have to do some more intense research. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narve N Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 44 minutes ago, Peter R. said: Many thanks, exactly what I was hoping for someone might have an overview of. Now if anyone could tell me if a Fluid Drive starter will fit a non-FD transmission? Anyone tested that? I am preparing to remove the starter of my 40 NewYorker (FD) and test it on the currently starter-less drivetrain (non-FD). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peter R. Posted March 12, 2022 Share Posted March 12, 2022 As you can see when comparing the parts lists, all three starters are using the same starter drive and the direction of rotation is the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narve N Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 Very impressive. Do you have the numbers for the MAX-4050 starter also? I notice advertising of a modern high torque starter for late L8s (believe 1949 is the year in the advert). The UK company could also provide a 6V version I was told. https://www.amp-starters.co.uk/Automotive-Equipment/WOSP-Reduction-Gear-Starter-Motors/Chrysler-Starters/WOSP-LMS1058---Chrysler-straight-eight-323ci-New-Yorker-1949-Reduction-Gear-Starter-Motor__p-5435-599-3412-143117.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R. Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 From around 1937 Auto-Lite no longer published specific illustrations of starters, generators and distributors. So here‘s what I have for MAX-4045 and MAX-4050. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter R. Posted March 13, 2022 Share Posted March 13, 2022 1949 Chryslers used Starter MCL-6101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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