[Zmagnette] gear reduction starter

[Richard Greenberg]

For cold starts I like to use the hand crank, first with the ignition off to move some oil around, and then with the ignition on to start. It is easy, and the ring gear doesn't get involved.
    --Rick

On Feb 24, 2014, at 9:17 AM, Steve Kirby wrote:

> Hi Charlie--
>  
> So, this is something different than the Gunderson unit?
>  
> #2SteveK
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: charles durning
> To: List for the Z Magnette Group - North America
> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 5:59 AM
> Subject: [Zmagnette] gear reduction starter
> 
> Just thought I would relate my experience with replacing the crash starter with something modern.  First let me say this, the Chick Magnette is not a restored or pristine car, however, it is a reliable driver-barn find.  Also I am not trying to keep the car original.
>  
> I finally got fed up with the crash starter.  On cold start the starter would not make one revolution before it would disengage.  That would make starting the car very cantankerous.  I suspect the crash starter had ruined the ring gear teeth in several places causing the starter problem.  I contacted T&S Imports and asked about their offering.  They had one for a MGA that would fit the high mount location as long as I was willing to modify the flange on the new starter.  The modification was to grind down about a 3 inch long strip where the standard flange would contact the cylinder block.  Once done the Gaer reduction starter slipped right in.  The performance of the starter is out standing, making cold starts a snap.  And the new starter is not distroying the ring gear.
>  
> Like the Pertronix ignition and alternator conversions, I would definately do this starter conversion again.
>  
> In case anyone is wondering, I kept the old starter is the event that the next owner wants to finish grinding the teeth off of the ring gear with the crash starter. 
>  
> Charlie Durning
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