If you prefer original, then just fix the one you have. The Lucas starters are very good and reliable, and easily rebuilt at any decent local automotive electrical repair shop. I'm sure in the UK yo
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 r
Hi Jim, and Listers, OK, I'm getting 50:50 'refurb' and 'upgrade' advice! A question, though - are the modern replacements polarity sensitive? Does it matter whether I'm positive earth or negative ea
A rider to all this: in Listers' experiences, do these all come ready to bolt on, no drilling/tapping, no switching over of the pinion gear from the old motor? -- Yes they are not polarity--sensitive
Hi Alan, I agree with Jim on the benefits. You are correct, the starter is not polarity sensitive. No parts swapping is required. Most of the GR starters come with multiple sets of nose mounting hole
Hi Alan, I would certainly prefer a starter with separate terminals. I'll bet you can find one. APT in the US can certainly supply it. I hope you can find something closer. Regards, Dave Russell
My GR starter can be connected using either the integral solenoid, or the external solenoid. There are seperate terminals, and the external solenoid is not necessary. I got mine from TSI imports. Jim