PS291 Starter Nose Cone – Prestolite MCH6101 / Autolite PS1291
type: Unknown Type
Vendor: CorvairFarmer
Description:
📦 Vintage cast iron starter nose cone stamped PS291 ✅ Fits 1949–1956 Dodge, Plymouth, Chrysler, and DeSoto 6V starter systems ✅ Compatible with Prestolite MCH6101 and Autolite PS1291 starters ✅ Cross references: Delco 10456412, Lester 17291, Wilson 91-01-2910
⚙️ Part Identification: PS291 Starter Nose Cone
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | PS291 |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Mounting Style | 2-bolt offset pattern |
| Common Series | Prestolite MCH6101, Autolite PS1291 |
| Voltage | 6 Volt starter systems |
| Rotation | Clockwise (typical for V8 applications) |
| Shaft Support | Bushing seat for armature shaft |
🔁 Cross Reference Numbers
| Brand | Equivalent Part Number |
|---|---|
| Prestolite | MCH6101 |
| Autolite | PS1291 |
| Delco Remy | 10456412 |
| Lester | 17291 |
| Wilson | 91-01-2910 |
🧩 Confirm bolt spacing and bushing condition before installation — some variants differ slightly in depth and alignment.
🚗 Specific Fitment
This nose cone is typically found on Chrysler Corporation vehicles from 1949–1956, including:
| Make | Models | Years | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Trucks, Coronet, Meadowbrook | 1949–1956 | Flathead 6, V8 |
| Plymouth | Savoy, Belvedere, Cranbrook | 1949–1956 | Flathead 6 |
| Chrysler | Windsor, New Yorker | 1950–1956 | Spitfire 6, Hemi V8 |
| DeSoto | Firedome, Powermaster | 1952–1956 | 6 & early Hemi V8 |
Also used in some GM 6V starter conversions and industrial applications.
