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<DIV><FONT size=2>Yes and no. Fitted it and turned the key and just got a
whirr, heart sank as it sounded like the pinion wasn't engaging ... then the
engine burst into life! They really do fulfil all the claims made for them
- less load on the battery, faster cranking, easier starting and less
noise. The only down-side is the cost being about three times that
for a standard starter for the MGB at least. The problem I had was it was
an early one and the starter was only attached to the adapter plate with three
self-tappers and some super-glue! Needless to say it came apart in about a
week and I replaced it with a conventional.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>You do have to be careful with the term 'hi-torque'
though. Some vendors use this term for a modern version of a NON-geared
starter. They are slightly better all round than the originals but not as
good as the geared. However for the MGB in the UK they are even cheaper
than a rebuilt original as they are used on dozens of makes and
models.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>With geared starters the solenoid is huge and in line with the
pinion - look for the battery cable stud, it is the motor that is on the side
and not much bigger. </FONT><FONT size=2>With non-geared hi-torque the
motor is in line with the pinion as normal, but smaller, and the solenoid is on
the side and much smaller but about the same size as on the original
starters.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>You also have to check the number of pinion teeth is
compatible, and a pre-engaged 'push' starter can be used to replace an inertia
starter on the MGB at least.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>One thing if you have a ballasted ignition system is does an
alternative starter have the correct bypass contact on the solenoid?
Geared tend not to, non-geared tend to. It's not a show-stopper, and
alternative arrangements can be made if you need it.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>PaulH.</FONT></DIV>
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style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"> <B>Have
any of you used the high torque gear reduction starters?</B> If so, happy with
them. My E-Type has decided to 'click' rather than start. The classic whack
with a hammer hasn't helped. And since it's its an automatic, I can't
roll-start it.</DIV>
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