Re: 1955 & 1956 Starter. Delco or Autolite interchange

Posted by Ross On 2017/6/21 12:24:24

On the correct solenoid for the 55 Super and Deluxe there are 4 terminals: battery, starter, start, and ignition. The ignition is only hot whilst the car is cranking thus giving 12v to the coil for that time only. The rest of the time the coil is fed through the ballast as usual.

Because of this, any V8 starter fits any V8 car if you watch your wires. My 56 Clippper is running the 55 Autolite with Bendix drive. I like them as the solenoid draws far fewer amps through the ignition switch whilst cranking.