I find it thoroughly amazing that Datsun/Nissan and Nippon Denso make such
terrific products today when you realize that Datsun built BMC clones and
Denso built Lucas clones back in the 1950's. The Japanese obviously learned
things that neither BMC nor Lucas knew.
Jan Eyerman
1959 Hillman Minx Series III DeLuxe (for when I want to go slow)
1973 Hillman Avenger DL (for when I want to go for fun)
1995 Toyota Supra (for when I want to go fast)
1999 Toyota Camry (for when I want to go comfortable)
2000 Toyota Tacoma (for when I want to go haul stuff)
"Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net> wrote:
Come to think of it, the alternator I have is also a Denso unit. I think it
is a "clone" because the case is virtually identical to the Lucas unit. It
came from a 80's Nissan Pickup.
tom
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jan Eyerman
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 12:13 PM
To: Tom Hill; Jarrid Gross; alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [RE: gear reduced starter]
Nippon Denso made Lucas clone parts in Japan back in the late 1950's (I
thought they were related to Datsun/Nissan).
Jan Eyerman
"Tom Hill" <tom.hill@att.net> wrote:
I bought one. My engine is still at the machine shop so I have not
installed and used the starter yet. I stuck it in the hole and it appeared
to fit just fine. The diameter of the starter motor is a little smaller and
length a little shorter than the Lucas unit. The adapter plate has holes
drilled all the way around to allow the starter to be rotated on the mount.
This should allow the starter to be placed very close to the engine block
and not interfere with the exhaust. The new starter also has an integrated
solenoid so the battery cable will need to be modified.
I did some research before I bought and all the reviews I found were very
positive. The starter is based on a Denso unit similar to what is used on
most Hondas and Acuras. I have owned a few cars equipped with the Denso
unit and have found them very dependable.
Tom Hill
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-alpines@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-alpines@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jarrid Gross
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 11:31 AM
To: alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: gear reduced starter
I notice that vicky brit is selling a gear reduced starter now for the
alpine.
Anyone bitten on it yet?
Fitment issues?
Jarrid Gross
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