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| Author: | tony g [ Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sprint starter motor alternative |
November 2017 I fitted this starter to my Sprint. It needed a 14mm spacer making and a bit of fettling as the gears were in mesh too tight so I used a dreadnought file to "move" the starter out of mesh about 0.5mm. Been started up at least 3 times every week while I was working on my coolant mod and has been very good. I'd even say it spins the engine faster than the truck starter that was original   2018-04-12_02-13-11 by tg1mm, on Flickr 2018-04-12_02-12-24 by tg1mm, on Flickr
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| Author: | Carledo [ Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
So, what's the replacement from, Tony? And can you supply spacers to cope? Cheers, Steve |
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| Author: | tony g [ Fri Apr 13, 2018 6:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
Its from a 200 series Rover Steve but not sure which. Part number is ADU 8919. My spacer was a one off so Im not making them no sorry. A lot nicer to fit Tony |
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| Author: | xvivalve [ Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
Was the spacer flat? A dwg to a laser cutter would see a quantity made in a flash...if you’ll pardon the pun. |
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| Author: | xvivalve [ Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
I wonder if the Rover starter could be rebuilt with a Dolly dog gear? |
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| Author: | tony g [ Fri Apr 13, 2018 7:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
Plate I had made is flat but with the spigot machined on too. The gear on the starter is standard (Rover). When I first had it made I told the guy to copy the details of the Sprint one but it was in mesh too tightly so I relieved it to fit with files etc. The offset from the bolt centreline to the pinion centreline must be a tad different. I have about 5 of these starters in stock,all new but from 1990. I had bought some clearance stuff years ago thinking they'll come in handy and 15 years later hey presto lol. I'm flat out at the minute but if I get chance I'll get both starters measured properly on the cmm and get a drawing done. Tony |
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| Author: | Magenta Auto Sprint [ Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
that part number cross references with the following : ROVER ADU8919 LUCAS ... LRS00541 VALEO 455731 BOSCH 0986014721 QUINTO... 8055541 FRIESEN 8055541 DELCO REMY DRS3126 looks to be a good alternative. |
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| Author: | dursley92 [ Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
Does anyone else use one of the new high torque ones? I have an RAC406 on mine and it seems to do a pretty good job - so far. |
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| Author: | tony g [ Fri Apr 13, 2018 11:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
Is that from another car Russ or a bespoke high torque thats £200? Cheers Tony |
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| Author: | Galileo [ Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
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Does anyone else use one of the new high torque ones?
A couple of people mentioned fitting them 8 years ago, you could ask them how they got on for a long term test.I have an RAC406 on mine and it seems to do a pretty good job - so far. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=13209 |
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| Author: | dursley92 [ Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
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Is that from another car Russ or a bespoke high torque thats £200?
So far as I know the RAC406 is listed for Sprint and TR7. I run mine on a Sprint engine actually IN a TR7 so that seems to cover all options. Cheers Tony Been good so far(!) |
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| Author: | MIG Wielder [ Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
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Does anyone else use one of the new high torque ones?
Yes; Doesn't time fly when you are having fun. I saw my posting there from " Post subject: Re: Starter motors. Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 6:00 pm"I have an RAC406 on mine and it seems to do a pretty good job - so far. Just over 10 years ago ! Yes the 1850 one and the MGB are still going O.K. ! Tony. |
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| Author: | ham204 [ Tue Apr 17, 2018 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
For most starters, a change of the inexpensive solenoid transforms the motor. |
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| Author: | gmsclassics [ Wed Apr 18, 2018 1:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
Quote: Does anyone else use one of the new high torque ones?
Yes, fitted one more than 5 years ago to the Pageant car and it really is a fit and forget. Mine came with the option of the additional terminal to the ignition. Never had a single issue, works perfectly every time. Might have been expensive to start with but if I needed to would do it all again.Geoff |
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| Author: | cleverusername [ Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sprint starter motor alternative |
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For most starters, a change of the inexpensive solenoid transforms the motor.
Yeah, that was my thought. Starters are pretty simple old lumps, most would need an inexpensive rebuild. A burnt out terminal or sticking solenoid, not difficult to do.
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