Help getting the correct starter

[gotta61comet]

I've had a hell of a time getting the right starter for the motor. Engine trans and bell are all C6Dx-xxxx-xxx, but the setup came with no starter. When I go to the parts stores and they can never seem to find the right one.
Here is a picture of the mounting area, can anyone tell me if I'm asking for a starter for the correct year?

Thanks a bunch,
Jim

 

[jimarlie]

Jim,

The pic looks like a standard two bolt setup to me. Tell them it is for a 67 Falcon/Mustang. They are available here in CA. for anywhere from $25.00 to $55.00. Life is kinda funny - out here they always want to sell me the two bolt instead of the three.

Jim

 

[Junk-Falcon]

ppp

 

[gotta61comet]

Thanks for the reply jimarlie and Junk-Falcon,

If either of you gentlemen have the NAPA part nuber, that would be great.
When I lived in California (where the car was manufactured), I never had a problem getting parts. Chief Auto Parts always seems to get what I needed (go figure) and there was always Pick-a-Part.

Back here in Massachusetts, if you find a Comet (of Falcon) in a bone yard, there aren't any good parts on them. After a few years in this environment, you can usually scrape them up into a dust pan

Jim

 

[gotta61comet]

I went to napaonline and found the starter using a 67 Mustang like jimarlie
suggested and there it was. I printed out the picture and part number and took it to NAPA. I also found out the prices are cheaper at the store than online.

Thanks for the feedback.

Jim

 

[gotta61comet]

The saga continues...
Even with the part number and pictures, Napa got me the wrong starter again..Close, but no cigar.

Maybe a hand crank is the next option.

The quest continues


Jim

 

[gotta61comet]

The he11 with it - found one on eBay and bought it..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7915059164

 

[jimarlie]

Jim,

Good deal, looks like the problem is solved. You wouldn't have liked the crank option. I had a Model A and Plymouth Coupe that had cranks -no fun but I wished I had them back now.

Jim

 

[ludwig]

You can still get the crank on a Citroen. How come it's the French car that needs a crank?

 

[xctasy]

You can still get the crank on a Citroen. How come it's the French car that needs a crank?

Just in case the electrical system surrenders....


Ooops, yellow card me addo....

 

[addo]

Ooops, yellow card me addo....

Got it in one.