[Spridgets] modern starter with 5spd 1275

[an5.sprite at gmail.com]

I had the same issue using the original transmission. I rounded a corner on the starter to get more clearance. 

Steve
Sent from me.

-----Original Message-----
From: Andy Webster <a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au>
Sender: spridgets-bounces at autox.team.netDate: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 19:13:51 
To: sprites<spridgets at autox.team.net>
Reply-To: Andy Webster <a_d_webster at yahoo.com.au>
Subject: [Spridgets] modern starter with 5spd 1275

Greetings folks,
I have searched the archives but not found much on this....
I
am trying to fit a gear reduction starter to my Mk2 sprite , 1275 with
rivergate 5 spd kit.

The starter has the adjustable mounting plate, but the
only orientation I can get it to fit gives about 1mm clearance between the
footwell and 2 areas of the starter body. Not nearly enough as the engine
movement will cause a clash.
To grind or not to grind at the new starter
motor...?


Has anybody dealt with this before?

I found an old post from
Roger Cotting, who had a modern satrter in his rivergated spridget.... not
much helpful detail though, just that he has one and it fits.


Perhaps others
can help.
Cheers,
Andy

Gold Coast Australia
_______________________________________________

Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html
Suggested annual donation  $12.75
Archive: http://www.team.net/archive
Forums: http://www.team.net/forums
Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spridgets/an5.sprite@gmail.com