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Can I bolt '55 starter to '54 engine

Started by hydramatic1, April 14, 2011, 02:00:14 PM

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hydramatic1

April 14, 2011, 02:00:14 PM

I know the part numbers are different, but are '54 and '55 start motors compatible?

Jari
1961 62S convertible
1955 62S convertible

Warren Rauch

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April 16, 2011, 10:11:45 AM
 I have never tryed this . I did check an after market ( Arrow, rebuilder) catalog , it says NO.Even a later edition when they would be trying to cut back on part numbers says no.
  I looked at the Cadillac parts book and only found 2 parts that make up the starter different. The soliniod cover which was changed mid 1955 to make the new battery cable work ( the new cable has a tang to keep it a given position) The second is the housing that bolts to the engine. If that were changed ,the 1955 might well be the same part as the 1954 starter.Warren
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