Correct Bendix Starter Drive for a '54 Hudson with Hydramatic Transmission

goldpins91
goldpins91
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Greetings All,

I have a 54 Hudson Hornet 7D with 308 6 cylinder engine and a 4-speed Hydramatic transmission.  I pulled the starter out because it was not turning the flywheel to start the car.  The Bendix drive assembly is broken (see picture) and I'm looking for a replacement part.

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The starter has a plate with model # MCH-6109. According to the Auto-Lite catalog, the correct starter should be the MCH-6204 for a Hydramatic, not the MCH-6109 which is for non-Hydramatic transmissions. It is possible that a previous owner used a 6109 housing when restoring/repairing a 6204 starter. On Ebay a see someone is selling a rebuilt 6109 starter, it looks like the following photo.

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My starter doesn't look like this. The Bendix drive looks reversed. I'd like confirmation that my starter is, in fact, a 6204 but with an incorrect model plate. Or some other model. And, looking for the correct replacement Bendix drive part.

Thank You In Advance.

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  • 54coupe
    54coupe

    The starter in the photo is for a stick shift transmission, and engages from the rear of the flywheel. The Hydramatic starter has a nose cone and engages from the front of the flywheel.

  • Lance
    Lance

    I have those for your hydramatic. 54 coupe is correct. The pictured starter (not yours) is for a standard transmission or one with an OD. If interested let me know. Lance 704 792 911zero. (landline)

  • goldpins91
    goldpins91

    That makes sense to me. Here's a picture with the nose cone. Thank you both!

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