Ok, you're wrong. :-) The bullet nose starter was used on the TR3A up to about
60000 - I think. The way to tell which one you need is to examine the flywheel.
If it's a bolt on, then the later starter is required, if it's a shrink fit,
then the bullet nose is necessary. The shrink on should have the diagonal edge
of the teeth facing forward, the opposite for the bolt on. Additionally, the
transmission has to fit also. The later starter will not fit in a transmission
bell housing designed for the bullet nose starter, the bullet nose starter will
fit in a later transimission.
Bob
-------------- Original message --------------
From: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
> i know someone will correct me if i'm wrong; i believe the tr3s were the
> last cars to use the bullet nose starter; their production ended at 22013?
> the tr3a used the newer style.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> To:
> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:25 AM
> Subject: TR3A Starter configurations
>
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I know that this subject has surfaced before, but like most of the threads
> on the list, the thread is meaningless unless the problem stares you in the
> face.
> >
> > I'm helping a friend put his and pre 60K TR3A together. The car was taken
> apart hap-hazardly and parts are strewn all over creation.
> >
> > The generator is missing, but we were able to find a reverse acting
> starter (with the exposed spring). When I built my post 60K TR3A, I rebuilt
> a bullet-nosed starter and was wondering if this starter is legit and if so
> when was the change made.
> >
> > I know that there are 2 different tranny castings...one with deeper
> clearance than the other.
> >
> > Can you help me sort this out?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Bob Stahlbush, pres., British Motorars of N.E. (bmcne.com)
> >
> > 60 TR3A
> > 66 MGB
> > 83 XJ-6
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