[Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter

[Richard Kahn]

When I was unable to find anyone to re-build my BJ8 starter, I went with a gear reduction from British Car Specialist (the install was a nightmare as there was less clearance due to the hydraulics and I destroyed the copper line) and I love how fast and easy it starts. A friend took my original starter to someone in San Jose who replaced the spring for $20. Anyone want to buy an original starter?
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Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter


Further to that and, slightly on the defensive, I had just rebuilt my Lucas starter motor and was on the verge of refitting it when I thought, “God, this thing weighs a ton and it’s really not that good at its job. So, maybe swap it for something smaller, lighter and more efficient…?” And then, “the WOSPs etc are shorter so I’ll be able to fit a larger filter onto my SOSO. So, I went to the Dark Side!

I’ve heard it said by people that know about these things that BJ8s with their big HD8s need more life in their starters than, say, my BT7. ie WOSPS might be more necessary(?) in BJ8s.

Simon



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Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter



And, further to Simon's experience, I can say that I have always been able to make an original Lucas starter work perfectly satisfactorily and  never found the need to install a gear reduction starter other than on AHX12 and that was in the interests of weight reduction.

Just sayin' ??







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Subject: Re: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter



Can’t comment as to quality or price. I’d only say that I fitted a WOSP unit some years back and, so far, it’s been trouble free and, most important, very effective.

Simon



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Subject: [Healeys] British Parts Northwest starter





Hi All,



I've decided to replace my BJ8 starter with a gear reduction starter from British Parts Nortwest. The part number is: 16131AHD



Are there any opinions or experiences from anyone on the list as to whether this is a good choice?



Thanks in advance,

Dave Masucci













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