1953 12V Starter

[signart]

As subject relates, looking for a 1953 Cadillac starter motor. Not sure if '54, '55 is the same but '52 and back will not work as they would be 6V.
Thanks

[Bob Schuman]

1954 and 55 complete starters are not the same as 1953, but some components are the same. A MPB of that vintage is needed to be sure. I do know that the armature assembly is the same for 1941 through 1953, and possibly 1940 is the same, even though those are all 6 volts through 1952. The difference was in the field coils and the solenoid assembly.

[PHIL WHYTE CLC 14192]

I believe you can use a 6 volt starter with 12 volts with no issues.