Starters: foot pedal vs. key start?

Posted by Don in Missouri on Monday, September 13, 2004 at 12:06PM :

When did the Power Wagon switch to key start? Did that coincide with the change from a 146-tooth to 172-tooth flywheel? What about passenger cars or other Chrysler-powered vehicles?

I have a NOS, solenoid-type starter that fits my ¾-ton WC, but it is missing the solenoid. The solenoid mounts at 5:00 if you are looking toward the back of the vehicle.

If I can find a solenoid, I thought a push-button start might be handy for a trail truck incase you need both feet to work the other pedals. Like say, if the engine died on a Black Bear switchback.

I stole this photo from the Helitool site showing a Power Wagon Starter without the foot pedal.

Follow Ups:

• 1957 was the first year for key start in a P-W... - Eric B. 1:32PM 09/13/2004
• Re: Starters: foot pedal vs. key start? - Steve 12:34PM 09/13/2004
  • Re: Starters: foot pedal vs. key start? - Robert Kosusnik 3:44PM 09/13/2004
  • I like that advice. - Don in Missouri 3:28PM 09/13/2004
    • Another neat trick.... - Jonas 3:53PM 09/13/2004
      • Re: The nice thing about the foot starter is - Mac from Texas 6:14PM 09/13/2004
      • Sweet - Steve 6:05PM 09/13/2004

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