How to Replace the Starter on a Dodge 318 Engine

[@PracticalMechanic]

Dodge Starter (17466N) - amzn.to/3zXeokF This is a link to the starter I purchased and installed in this video. Good luck! 👍

[@alitheretrokid]

I own a bunch of 90s japanese cars with tight clearances, but man its always so refreshing to go back to working on my 79 Chrysler everything is so simple and easy to do.

[@PracticalMechanic]

Yeah, one of those simple pleasures! 🤣

[@A_GRANT]

I never comment but this is easily the best starter replacement video I've ever seen I love the classical music. Simple and to the point none of those Bells and whistles. Great job man

[@PracticalMechanic]

Thanks much, Grant. I try to make videos that I would want to watch!

[@key2shawn154]

@@PracticalMechanicwill it be the same for a dodge diplomat 1985 salon it has the same engine

[@PracticalMechanic]

@key2shawn154 should be identical, access will be different. Good luck!

[@key2shawn154]

@@PracticalMechanic ooh okay thank you for answering

[@Avataranian]

I wish you could tell me how to do everything in life as good as you did this video

[@bobprendke6229]

Thanks for your video, it was short and to the point. I also enjoy the simplicity of the old engineering in classic vehicles.

[@PracticalMechanic]

Absolutely, thanks for the comment!

[@Ross-sx8jd]

rhank you. Just had to jog the old memory, when I didnt need to hire someone for simple stuff. full circle, Im an old man now, cant afford not to do my own stuff. but its good for me

[@LBRides]

Agreed - I'm doing this on my 87 Ramcharger and it's nice to get a visual. Thanks for making the video.

[@PracticalMechanic]

No problem 👍

[@jeffsapp9112]

Thank you for a great video that didn't take all day....perfect

[@PracticalMechanic]

You bet!

[@commandercookies8380]

I'm about to tear into my 1st gen ram to replace the starter. I love finding helpful videos like this so I know what to expect. Thanks buddy

[@PracticalMechanic]

You're welcome, good luck and have fun!!!

[@drewkimmey3718]

Thanks for keeping it short and to the point.

[@PracticalMechanic]

Glad to help! I try not to stuff the videos with a lot of extra 'fluff'!

[@triforcelink1310]

Yeah, amazing video. The starter in my 1979 Plymouth Volare went out and this was really nice to watch. Simple and I love the music haha

[@PracticalMechanic]

Thank you! I hope you get your sweet ride up and running soon!

[@juliomonsivais250]

Is it the same for 1982 w150?

[@jjosephine]

thank you!!

[@PracticalMechanic]

You're welcome!

[@bobc.5698]

The link says the starter is for 91-95. I guess it fits the LA 318's too?

[@PracticalMechanic]

Yeah, the link says 91-95, but that's the one I bought, and it fit perfectly on my 1977 Dodge w200.

[@arricrankin]

Is there anything special I need to do to line up the gears? I replaced my starter yesterday and it slipped off the gear within a few seconds after turning the key.

[@PracticalMechanic]

No. As long as the starter sits flush against the mounting surface, it should be good.

[@alfredotrivinopineiro2870]

B terminal is for the Battery cable, the other one is for the solenoid? Not the one on the starter I guess? Also, trying to find the S terminal, or hot crank terminal, where is that one?

[@lydialewis3277]

Am doing the same thing on mine except for am getting a digging noise but no fire.

[@PracticalMechanic]

Bummer, sounds like gas or oxygen starvation...