So you're saying all flywheels in the 1930's have the same number of teeth and there should be no problem with meshing correctly?

Steve

Hi, this is kinda strange, I'll explain it as best as I can. I have a '39 Super-8 which according to the manuals has a starter motor that the ID plate says is "DI-1568". So anyway I order a spare starter solenoid as back-up for it because the starter and solenoid in the car look a little beat up (works fine so far though). I receive the new (old stock autolite) solenoid today and spend about an hour getting the button on the end to move back and forth - I like to be able to start the car remotely - as I work on it I see stamped "SS 4001" on it and the book says I should use "SS 4012" so I'm hoping the "SS 4001" will work the same as the 4012.

Heres what's weird though...........I take the new "4001" solenoid and hold it next to the solenoid in the car to see if the mounting flanges are the same and guess what. Where the mounting screws go from side to side on the new solenoid, the one in the car bolts from front to back. So after saying what the heck a few times I wonder if I have the right starter in the car. After much difficulty (isn't it always?) I find the autolite ID plate and instead of seeing "DI-1568" I make out "011668 3T" as best I can. Does anyone know if this is a replacement for "DI-1568"? I'm getting a spare starter from a friend who has a DI-1568 and I have to know if the gears line up with the flywheel that works so well with the starter in the car now. I trying to avoid any damage if possible. So does anyone know if DI-1568 and 011668 3T are the same? Thank you.

Steve Perry

I can't understand the idea of making a car bounce around like an enraged bull. Seems a little undignified for a Packard to me........

I just love the paint job on the '29.........WOW!

Sure, sounds like a good trade. Not good to have a back-up that won't fit. Where do I send it to?

Steve

Hi, I recently purchased an Owen Dyneto 4014 starter for my 1939 Super-8 and was told at the time it would work just fine. I did some research and found it is actually for the Super-8's of 1936 to 1938. My car now has a DI-1568 and I was going to use this other one for back-up. Does anyone know is this fine for my car or is it completely wrong and I have to sell it. (paid $275 for it rebuilt and painted, ready to go). Thanks.

Steve

That was fast! Thank you!!!

Steve

Hi, does anyone know who sells those hex reflectors that you stick on the centers of the hub caps? They work really nice and I used them on my Caribbean and Pacific, but that was over 15 years ago and I don't remember where I got them from. I need 7 for my Super-8. Thank you.

Steve

Howard, thanks for you reply since you reminded me it was Instrument Services who I used for my '54 Caribbean clock, which has been ticking with no problems for 20 years now! Thank you too Don!

Steve

Hi, I was wondering if anyone converted their clock to quartz movement and if they are happy with it? If so, could you recommend who did the conversion? I have a Borg in my '39 Super 8 ( I know, I know - resistance is futile) and would like to change over. Thanks!

Steve