In reply to a message from Capt Bintang sent Sun 15 Aug 2010:
I agree with Peter… go for a modern geared starter.
I use my MK IX as a wedding limo. Here in Austin w/ summer temps
always at 100+, and me running A/C, the stock starter was always a
bit slow when the engine was hot (read: always). I couldn’t afford
to leave a bride and groom stranded, so I decided to spring for a
nice geared starter from www.BritishStarters.com. I’d had previous
good experience with a starter purchased there for a vintage
Ferrari.
I doubt there was anything wrong with the original Lucas (in fact,
if you’re dead set on originally, let me know, I’ll give you a good
price on mine) other than just being a non-geared starter prone to
loading up when it gets hot.
The geared starter is pricey, yes, at around $300+, but it is
guaranteed for life. Initially I had some difficulties getting the
starter drive gear to engage the flywheel consistently, but the
tech guys from the supplier worked with me, sent a replacement unit
pronto, and then later sent a modified front piece when I gave them
the exact dimensions, all at their expense, and without waiting to
receive the first starter back.
I just drove the car both yesterday and today for weddings.
Outside ambient temp: 107 degrees. After a long drive, once the
engine was turned off, the temp gage literally pegged. But,
amazingly, at the next startup shortly after, that little geared
starter whipped that engine to life in about 1/2 second.
I’ll never go back to that Lucas 30 lb boat anchor!–
MK 9, 51 Hornet, BMW 3.0CS, '65 'Vette, MGA, '39 Ford Cpe
Austin Texas, United States
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