I want to thank everyone too. Took apart solenoid, gave it a good cleaning (no solvents), sanded the copper bits and put it all back. Hardest part was getting that darn top bolt started!!

Started just fine! Two projects done. Thanks for great forum!
Aaron

I just removed my delco starter frommy '51 300 and would like advice about cleaning and inspecting it. Starter works great except for the intermitten issue of not turning. The not so fun activity of jumping the hot leads with a screwdriver works every time, but i need to fix it.

Any links or documents would be helpful... i have had no luck finding the details i require (pretty much a novice).

Thanks Aaron

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Well the McMaster Carr ducts worked perfectly. Thanks for the tip. Even on a cold December day, the install took less than and hour and they look very similar to the above reproductions.


THanks again for the posts!

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Great tip about using McMaster Carr. . . should have thought of them first. I ended up ordering High-Temperature Blo-R-Vac Duct for Dust which is a little diff. than the post from above mentioned. This one had a higher temp range, and was cheaper cause you can order in 1ft increments.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/117/210/=f7b75o

Total order was $32.10 plus freight.

Thanks everyone. . . I will post again once they are installed.

Aaron

I have a '51 300 whose 3 fresh air ducts (approx 4.75" ID) are either missing or extremely "holey". Kanter Auto has them for $26 per foot (I would need 3 feet), while Max Merritt offers one for $15, but there is no detail as to size or length.

I am on a tight budget and do not want to waste getting the wrong part. Any ideas? Other period looking, but better functioning options available?

Many thanks for responding to my FIRST post

Aaron