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Harylufa · 05-03-2013, 10:58 AM

Hi all!
Can anybody if this starter work in my Ford 1946? It is from a Ford 1938.
If not, which is the difference between one and the other.

I appreciate your help.

Hary.

Rowdy · 05-03-2013, 11:03 AM

No reason I can think of that it won't fit and function. There were some variations throughout the flathead era, so if being exactly correct for the year is not high on your priority list and worried about funtioning properly you should be fine. Rod

Harylufa · 05-03-2013, 11:08 AM

Hi Rowdy!
You mean that I can get it and it would work without problem??

Thanks

Hary

Bruce Lancaster · 05-03-2013, 11:46 AM

It'll go right on. All 221-239-255 starters from 1932-53 EXCEPT automatic transmission cars will interchange. The one you show was used '32-48. I suspect it will go right to work with nothing but a bit of cleaning...I've never had any actual problem with the things.

Harylufa · 05-03-2013, 12:00 PM

Hi Bruce!
I really appreciate your info, I have the opportunity of buy it, It is cheap here.

thank you

Hary

Kube · 05-03-2013, 03:48 PM

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In 1941 the design was changed slightly to accomadate a longer armature. The starter you show was used through 1940 - mid 41.

Mike in AZ · 05-03-2013, 04:52 PM

it will work if the starter is good....so test before installing....Mike

Harylufa · 05-05-2013, 05:18 PM

Hi all!
Ok, I need it as spare part, so I will buy it.

Thanks for posting

Hary

05-03-2013, 11:03 AM	#2
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Starter 1938...question! No reason I can think of that it won't fit and function. There were some variations throughout the flathead era, so if being exactly correct for the year is not high on your priority list and worried about funtioning properly you should be fine. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

05-03-2013, 11:08 AM	#3
Harylufa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina! Posts: 356	Re: Starter 1938...question! Hi Rowdy! You mean that I can get it and it would work without problem?? Thanks Hary __________________ I love my Ford V8 1946! Harylufa!

05-03-2013, 11:46 AM	#4
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: Starter 1938...question! It'll go right on. All 221-239-255 starters from 1932-53 EXCEPT automatic transmission cars will interchange. The one you show was used '32-48. I suspect it will go right to work with nothing but a bit of cleaning...I've never had any actual problem with the things.

05-03-2013, 12:00 PM	#5
Harylufa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina! Posts: 356	Re: Starter 1938...question! Hi Bruce! I really appreciate your info, I have the opportunity of buy it, It is cheap here. thank you Hary __________________ I love my Ford V8 1946! Harylufa!

05-03-2013, 03:48 PM	#6
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,989	Re: Starter 1938...question! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) In 1941 the design was changed slightly to accomadate a longer armature. The starter you show was used through 1940 - mid 41. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

05-03-2013, 04:52 PM	#7
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Starter 1938...question! it will work if the starter is good....so test before installing....Mike

05-05-2013, 05:18 PM	#8
Harylufa Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina! Posts: 356	Re: Starter 1938...question! Hi all! Ok, I need it as spare part, so I will buy it. Thanks for posting Hary __________________ I love my Ford V8 1946! Harylufa!

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