JWoesvra@aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 98-07-21 16:46:18 EDT, gmapes@ball.com writes:
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> << OK - what is the advantage Izuzu starter for a 1275 vs the lucas unit?
> Is it weight, price or what?
> Thanks
> Glenn Mapes >>
>
> Obviously you haven't had a lot of experience with Lucas components.
>
> Jack Woehrle
Jack
I have always respected your ability and opinions -so you are probably
right about Lucas components - but I have to say that I have NEVER been
let down by Lucas - yet. This has included
- many years of normal street driving in the UK
- two years in the US including two Michigan winters and three trips
across the continent
- three years of special stage rallying forests, rivers, dust etc) in
the UK and Europe
- seven years of vintage racing the Mini (hell you built it for me
including the Lucas starter!)
- five years with a Lola FF.
All the above with Lucas starters, ignition and switch gear.
Then I followed conventional wisdom and used a Japanese starter on my
Atlantic. Now I always carry 2-3 spares and check the starter
immediately after each track session [less frustrating that way than
finding out immediately before the next session is due to start].
Anybody out there want tu suggest I revert to the Lucas unit?
Final note - this may be a dangerous confession - my very first job was
in the Lucas switchgear factory in the north of England!!!!
Derek
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