Re: {Chrysler 300} Chrysler starter part number lookup

[James Daniel <jd1968ci@xxxxxxxxx>]

Mark,

Chrysler was using (Ford) Autolite which gave them reliability problems (warranty & reputation costs), so Chrysler made the bold move to start making their own starters and alternators.  Nick is correct, the gear reduction starter has more torque than regular starters AND does so in a slightly smaller package. I would wonder if the Chrysler starter is lighter than the Autolite it replaced. In fact most if not all modern cars have gear reduction starters.

I love the sound the Chrysler gear reduction starters make!

Thanks,

Jim

On Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 11:36 PM Nick Taylor <nicksgaragesd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The gear reduction starter has more torque to crank over higher compression engines.

On Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM Mark Lindahl <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks Rick and Nick for the confirmation of this starter. 

I am curious as to why the gear reduction style came to be. 

Thanks,

Mark Lindahl

On Apr 22, 2026, at 5:32 PM, Nick Taylor <nicksgaragesd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:



That's the correct gear reduction style starter for your 63.

On Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 2:55 PM Mark Lindahl <mplindahl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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Hello All,

 

I am trying to find out if this starter is correct for my 1963 Chrysler 300 – 413.

 

Mopar  # 2875553 and underneath #05102.  I found it among my parts, but this may not be correct.  If not, will the solenoid interchange?

 

Thank you,

Mark Lindahl

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