Starter Motors

[Brendan]

Hi

can anyone explain to me the difference between the different starter motors available for MGB ? Seems most are a reduction gear type which provides more power for starting.

But in these there seem to be 2 types, some around £70 and some around £150+. Other than the price whats the difference and is it worth 2* the price ?

cheers

Brendan

[MGRacer53]

No idea but get one as I dont want to push your car up a hill to start it next year!!!

[Tall Trev]

Hi Brendan,

The high torque ones are about £150 each. I think the standard ones are a lot lower in price.
The advantage is less weight. I put one in my old GT for that very reason.
(Keep the old one in the car though just in case!)

Unless your old one is bust I wouldn't worry, just add weight to your right foot!

Cheers, Trev

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by MGRacer53

No idea but get one as I dont want to push your car up a hill to start it next year!!!

Thanks for volunteering Mark, but I checked with the regs and I do need to have a starter installed. So I will not be able to take you up on your kind offer of being my external start device for the 2010 season.

[Brendan]

Originally Posted by Tall Trev

Hi Brendan,

The high torque ones are about £150 each. I think the standard ones are a lot lower in price.
The advantage is less weight. I put one in my old GT for that very reason.
(Keep the old one in the car though just in case!)

Unless your old one is bust I wouldn't worry, just add weight to your right foot!

Cheers, Trev

Thanks Trev, current one is knackered (only goes once in about every 30 attempts). It is possible I may just be able to replace the solenoid but may take a brave pill, buy a new one, and wrap it up for Mrs Murphy for xmas.

Bren