A good way to solve any Lucas problem is to not use a Lucas part. That
particular Lucas starter design is an artifact from the '20s or '30s. I
sniveled out after XX # of push starts and now have a Japanese starter
conversion on my trusty '69 Lotus 61E - no clearanace or inertia problems.
Dave Mericle
Leucadia, CA BEACH-N-RIDES
Terry Green wrote:
> A friend show me a fix to the starter problem.. he has a medal 1/8
> plate about 1 x 2.5 inches with a pivot point in the top right corner.
> he has a titan transmission adapter with 3 bolt starter pattern, on the
> not used bolt whole. the medal pivots and is held in place by a spring
> against the bendex.. right where the teeth start. as soon as the
> starter is energized the plate move out of the way, It seems to work..
> i am going to make one tomorrow, if it work i will take a picture and
> email it to anyone that want it.
>
> Terry green
> royale CF #64 (old but not vintage)
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