1960s 1961 Starter

[dbzsjones]

I'm looking at a rebuilt 1962 starter from another board member to use on my 1962 series 62.  This starter has a backplate that doesn't look like what I'm used to.  Does anyone know if I should be concerned about compatibility?

[35-709]

It may be a GM starter and will fit, but it is not a Cadillac starter.  Note the length of the starter on the right, the longer housing allows for a longer armature and field coils to give the added torque your engine needs.

[dbzsjones]

Thank you, the car is never going to Pebble Beach, so as long as it works I'm happy.

[Big Fins]

If you have the original starter from your car, take it to a quality shop in your area and have it rebuilt. That way you know what you have and that it's the proper one for your car. Don't waste money on guessing games and maybe's.

[dbzsjones]

If you have the original starter from your car, take it to a quality shop in your area and have it rebuilt. That way you know what you have and that it's the proper one for your car. Don't waste money on guessing games and maybe's.
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If you have the original starter from your car, take it to a quality shop in your area and have it rebuilt. That way you know what you have and that it's the proper one for your car. Don't waste money on guessing games and maybe's.

Unfortunately my original is missing and this one was unbolted from a 62, so I think it's low risk decision, but this form is such a great source of knowledge I wanted to use it to double check based on the visual differences. I appreciate everyone's feedback.

[35-709]

Do as you will with that starter, just don't expect a long service life --- cracked housings are not unheard of.

[dbzsjones]

Do as you will with that starter, just don't expect a long service life --- cracked housings are not unheard of.

Is there a reason that design would be prone to cracking?  It was just rebuilt.