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Starter motor

Posted: Sat 11th May 2024 8:00 am
by Paul jorgensen
My starter motor has packed up can anyone recommend a replacement, do I keep it original or go High torque. My car is still positive earth does this make a difference to which one I purchase???

Cheers Paul

Re: Starter motor

Posted: Sat 11th May 2024 8:42 am
by Keith Halstead
Some are negative earth only - ie Powerlite RAC800

Re: Starter motor

Posted: Sat 11th May 2024 12:53 pm
by Paul jorgensen
Thanks Keith

Re: Starter motor

Posted: Sun 12th May 2024 8:49 am
by Paul jorgensen
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My starter with the cover removed, has anyone fitted a high torque starter on a positive earth car that they would recommend?

Re: Starter motor

Posted: Sun 12th May 2024 10:47 am
by Pete G
I had a rewind with new pinion fitted. I also have a high torque pre engage starter still in its box!

Re: Starter motor

Posted: Thu 16th May 2024 6:13 am
by Paul jorgensen
Thanks Keith/Pete

Looking into the high torque starters Powerlite do provide one for both positive and negative earth cars its their RAC418, after much consideration I chose to keep it original and opted for a new Lucas re-manufactured one by them.
This one is powerlite PCS00102
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I ordered it on Tuesday and received it yesterday and fitted it, my engine fired up on the 2nd turn of the key so now happy.

Re: Starter motor

Posted: Thu 16th May 2024 7:49 am
by Keith Halstead
That's good service - they are very helpful. :D