Replacement for 1969 Starter Solenoid

[CamarosRus]

Is there a aftermarket starter solenoid that "looks' very close
to Delco Originals......

I'm in process of restoring a 9 K 22 Delco Starter and need
a NEW appearing Solenoid !!!!!!!!!!!

[BCreekDave]

Depends on what "looks" means. None that I know of that have the Delco Remy solenoid marks

[CamarosRus]

I understand and agree with your point Dave...........

As hard as they are too SEE when installed in the car
is there a particular aftermarket brand that "LOOKS"
Ok ????

[Zman1969]

Chuck my new go to is Napa

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MPEST124SB

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHSTH107?ir=1&r-src=BR:PDP:SP:Belowproductdescription&ppid=MPEST124SB

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/ECHST124?ir=2&r-src=BR:PDP:SP:Belowproductdescription&ppid=MPEST124SB

last 2 are Echlin which IMO are good quality

Also on RockAuto has Standard Motor products

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=42688&cc=1038877&pt=4188&jsn=11
and
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1006015&cc=1038877&pt=4188&jsn=8

[169indy]

I have had limited success grafting a Old DELCO cap to a replacement Coil body. It gets a little tricky given different mounting molded back sides and contact matching, but I can be done to gain a fresh wound core with a original looking nose.

[John Brown]

D969 solenoid 1114356 was the Delco Remy/GM replacement number, but I'm all out of them. 12bolt_tom on ebay bought the last of the Studebaker International inventory that fit Chevrolet engines used in 65 and 66 Studebakers they had in their inventory at the South Bend location. I know for a fact they had some open box/out of the box nos solenoids, because I bought all of the still unopened ones they had. You might try contacting 12bolt_tom.

ebay.com/12bolt_tom (https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ssn=12bolt_tom)

[BCreekDave]

Were assembly line solenoids black or zinc plated? Seems like I've seen both.

[X66 714]

Were assembly line solenoids black or zinc plated? Seems like I've seen both.

1969 big block the entire starter was black including solenoid & cast iron nose.....Joe

[BCreekDave]

1969 big block the entire starter was black including solenoid & cast iron nose.....Joe
Thought so in 70 too.

[X66 714]

Thought so in 70 too.

I don't know 70's but you're probably correct. I can only state what I know is fact.....Joe

[CamarosRus]

Given that LEGENDS at Camaro Natl's is the ONLY Judging where a Restored Camaro
is elevated, I'm wanting to decide if the ??? Aftermarket Solenoid can be easily spotted and points deducted...........

I do have a used DELCO Solenoid , but dont know how to clean, restore the Bakelite/Plastic Nose piece, plus
replate all the fasteners

[67since67]

I do have a used DELCO Solenoid , but dont know how to clean, restore the Bakelite/Plastic Nose piece,


Try oven cleaner and a tooth brush. Works well on plastic parts like harness connectors, but don't wait to long to rinse.

[60sStuff]

A little off the OP topic, but it is starter solenoid related.
This pertains to Pontiac usage and the early (65,66,67) GTO specifically.

Decades ago I purchased whatever I could find electrical related.
Distributor caps (no R), rotors, points, AC plugs and starter solenoids.

Below are a few still in my stash.
#1114356 Switch
#1114348 Switch

Check the price difference between those two Switches especially the ‘83 rev. price.

The “4348” are like gold. Brutal construction with no Bakelite cap, but instead a heavy metal cap to hold up to the tremendous heat generated by the HO/RA exhaust manifolds.
The three ‘67 GTO HO cars I once owned all had the 4348 switch as they never went bad.

An old eBay ad from years ago showing what the “4348” solenoid was priced at.

[olredalert]

----Good info, Chris! Would my 69 SJ GP with HO exhaust manifold upgrades actually need the 4348 solenoid in your opinion? Have never had a problem to date.....Bill S

[60sStuff]

----Good info, Chris! Would my 69 SJ GP with HO exhaust manifold upgrades actually need the 4348 solenoid in your opinion? Have never had a problem to date.....Bill S

Hi Bill,

Sorry, but my knowledge is limited to 65,66,67 GTO’s.
I would suggest asking Grant Baber. He is the guy when it comes to the GP.