[Spridgets] Gear Reduction Starter

[Steven Guterman]

Jeff,

First let me say the gear reduction starters are great.  I bought mine from
British starters because i did not want to modify my inner foot well with a
big hammer.  They machine a new front housing and attach it to a rebuilt
starter.  The fit is very still very close and I ended up filing off a
corner of the starter to get a bit more clearance.

The other cheaper option I copied from a old email:

The 1989 Isuzu Trooper II 2.6 liter fuel injected 4 cylinder engine uses
a starter that is a near perfect fit for the A-series engine found in
Sprites and Midgets. The starter fits all 948, 1098, and 1275 A-series
blocks. The are two frame numbers listed for the Trooper. The 17155 is a
perfect fit in all respects but seems to be no longer available. The
16878 fits the engine perfectly but requires a little modification to some
sheet metal. It is the latter, the 16878, that you will probably get over
the counter, unless you are very lucky".
The Isuzu starter is available in places like Pep Boys, Advance Auto, etc
for about $70.

steve

On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:50 PM, <jwagaman1 at comcast.net> wrote:

> Anyone ever but a starter from BritishStarters.com? Is price good?
>
> Below is the advertisement:
> 1.2 HP Nippondenso Gear Reduction Starter specifically machined for the
> 948,
> 1275, and 1500 A-Series motors. This unique, high torque, gear reduction
> starter will outperform your old original starter. The difference is
> amazing.
> No more clicking or labored cranking when you push your starter button or
> turn
> your key! These starters have a built in solenoid which can easily be
> bypassed
> if your car uses an external solenoid. This particular unit uses a 2 bolt
> mounting pattern. It works in both positive and negative ground setups. It
> is
> stronger and lighter than the original starter with no permanent
> modification
> needed to you vehicle. Simply remove your old, tired starter, and bolt
> ours in
> place. This is a simple upgrade that can be done by most owners with basic
> mechanical skills. The quality and performance of this starter has made us
> the
> go-to supplier for a number of Restoration Shops whose customers demand
> only
> the very best performance parts for their classics. One year full warranty
> from date of purchase. Electrical Hook-up: This starter has one large
> bolted
> terminal for the positive battery cable from your vehicle. There is also a
> second small solenoid terminal (1/4" male spade connector) which connects
> to
> the wire from your vehicle's ignition switch. You have the option to bypass
> this starter's solenoid for simplicity and to retain the use of your car's
> original external solenoid.
>
>
> One Year Warranty - GRS-12-AH1 $189.95
>
>
> Jeff
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