Technical Starting Lever in 600D Multipla

[Papa Chubby]

Hi all,


Posting here as well as on the "Other Fiat" forum as there is no 600 forum

! I'm trying to determine if my car has it's original starter system. Currently, my car (1963 600D Multipla) has a traditional key start like most cars, but according to my shop manual and other documentation, it should have a starting lever on the floor near the choke lever, which I believe is the same as that on a 500 . Did they stop using the lever starter at some point in production or did a previous owner change this out at some point due to convenience or possibly due to the unavailability of original parts? I really like the lever start and would like to put it back that way if it was original for my car.


Any help would be greatly appreciated,


Cas

 

[the hobbler]

According to the 600/600D workshop manual that I have (published by Autopress Ltd) the early 600 Multiplas DID have a 'lever' starter. The manual states:---the Sedan and Multipla with the 600 engine are fitted with starter B76-0,5.12s incorporating its own switch, mechanically operated by a cable from cab interior. Export models from serial number 816159 (Sedan) and 072211 (Multipla) and all vehicles with the 600D engine use a type E76-0,5.12s starter with the integral solenoid switch operated remotely from the dashboard.
Hope this helps you with your decision---depends now on the chassis number, but if the Multipla is RHD, I would interpret that as an 'export' model, so it may have had 'ignition switch' starting from new.