SWITCH STARTER NOS

WC52WC53WC54WC55WC56WC57WC58WC63
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71,06 €
BTW: 12,33 €
SKU:  CC641462NOS
GTIN (EAN,ISBN): 9A1
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War Dept specs from the original Technical Manual — click to open

Starter Switch NOS

For Dodge WC Series

New Old Stock starter switch for Dodge WC series military vehicles. This switch controls the power supply from the battery to the starter motor and forms an essential part of the 6-volt starting system. Unused original stock in factory condition.

Condition

NOS (New Old Stock)

Application

Dodge WC series

System

6 Volt electrical

Function

Starter switch / solenoid

Features

  • NOS condition — unused original part
  • For 6-volt electrical system
  • Mounted between battery and starter motor
  • Suitable for Dodge WC series vehicles
  • Original military specification

★ Rare NOS starter switch — authentic military part for a correct restoration of your Dodge WC.

Application

Suitable for Dodge WC series military vehicles (1941-1945), including WC 1/2 ton 4x4 (1941-1942), WC 3/4 ton 4x4 (1942-1945) and WC 1-1/2 ton 6x6 (1943-1945). Also applicable to early civilian Power Wagons (1946-1950) with 6-volt system. Check mounting dimensions and connections for your specific application.

Installation notes

The switch is mounted on the firewall or inner wing panel and acts as a relay between battery and starter motor. On WC series vehicles, the switch is activated via the ignition switch or foot starter switch. Ensure clean, solid connections — 6-volt systems are sensitive to voltage loss from poor contacts. Check that the mounting holes match your original switch (mounting distance center-to-center varies by type).

Compatibility

Please note: different versions exist with different mounting distances (1-1/2" and 1-3/4" center-to-center). Check your original switch for the correct dimensions. This part is specific to 6-volt systems — not suitable for 12-volt conversions without modifications. Autolite and Delco-Remy type switches have different connection configurations.

Historical context

During WWII, both Auto-Lite and Delco-Remy supplied starter switches for the Dodge WC series. These robust switches had to function reliably under extreme conditions — from the North African desert to the Ardennes.

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Restoration part — not a ready-to-fit product

This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.

Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.

This part fits:

ModelYears
Dodge
Dodge WC52 weapons carrier (winch)1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC53 carryall1942, 1943, 1944
Dodge WC54 ambulance1942, 1943, 1944
Dodge WC55 gun motor carriage1942, 1943
Dodge WC56 command car1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC57 command car (winch)1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC58 radio command car1942, 1943, 1944, 1945
Dodge WC63 6x6 (winch)1943, 1944, 1945

📐 Diagrams & technical drawings

From the original Technical Manual TM 9-808 — Technical Manual — only for Dodge ¾-ton 4×4 (WC series)

Ignition system
Ignition system
Page 203–209
Lighting system
Lighting system
Page 221–231