Alan: I generally support originality, but I would push you toward the
gear reduction starter. I have installed gear-reduction starters on two of
my Healeys, and several of my friends have also. No regrets, never a
problem....More torque, turns faster, less current, less weight. And its
one upgrade-to-modern where you can easily go back to original if so
inclined.
Jim
BN1, BN2, BN6, BN7
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alan F Cross" <alanx@proaxis.demon.co.uk>
To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 8:36 PM
Subject: Refurbish my BJ8 starter motor, or get a modern replacement?
> Can you guys help me make up my mind?
>
> I've got a BJ8 that is pretty original (still positive earth!), now with a
> dodgy starter motor. It was showing open circuit in the car, but on the
> bench (3 hours later!) it shows anything from 0.1 ohms to 1.5 ohms when I
> turn the shaft by hand. Brushes look OK, so I probably need a bit of
> cleaning up on the commutator. Also the retaining spring on the pinion is
> mangled, and possibly incomplete (so where is the rest of it, I ask
> myself). Could loss of the retaining spring suggest that there is more
> damage than I'm aware of (eg engaged while driving?)?
>
> My first impulse is to stay original and get the motor checked out and
> refurbished. But is this wasting money that would be more wisely spent on
> a new pre-engaged unit. Anyone refurbished and regretted it? Anyone put in
> a modern unit and regretted doing that for any reason?
>
> I like authentic, but also like to get from A to B. I have fitted an
> electronic fuel pump, but am happy because it looks just like the
> original. But these modern starters fool no one!
>
> I'm so on the fence on this, I need a push one way or the other! Help
> please!
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