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August Bush
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1949 Chrysler New Yorker

05/21/2018 12:42 AM

I have 49 NEW YORKER straight 8 motor. I have been unable to locate a good "starter solenoid". My old one is rusted etc, I am being it's not rebuild-able. I have posted on e bay many different sites for old car parts with no help and MO PAR can't help. I know this is not a car club but as much as it is for engineer help. I have had the car since 1972 in storage and now that I'm in my late 70's it's time to get her running again.

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Re: 1949 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER

05/21/2018 12:57 AM

You might have better luck finding a later model starter/solenoid that will fit. The tooth count for your model is 142.

12V Starter Issues - P15-D24 Forum - P15-D24.com and Pilot-house.com

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Re: 1949 Chrysler New Yorker

05/21/2018 8:45 AM

Unless you are restoring for show or competition, I suspect that's not the case, then you might consider retrofitting the starter system to a more modern type....

https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/hmn/2012/04/Post-War-Pentastar-Starters/3711511.html

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05/21/2018 9:26 AM

http://p15-d24.com/topic/39570-starter-solenoid-question/

http://www.popularrestorations.com/popularrestorations.com/images/Forums/

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Re: 1949 Chrysler New Yorker

05/21/2018 3:53 PM

Thought - how do similar cars in Cuba keep running?

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05/21/2018 11:46 PM

( see answer # 2 )
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05/22/2018 6:12 AM

A lot of them now have other engines - I gather Mitsubishi ones are popular.

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05/25/2018 6:42 AM

They put petrol in them, I'm guessing.

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06/14/2018 2:54 PM

Just got back from Cuba, majority of the re-engine jobs are diesel.

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Re: 1949 Chrysler New Yorker

06/21/2018 4:52 AM

Hey OP, try rockauto. They have a huge assortment of replacement parts.
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