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Author:  1380 yellow devil [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 9:54 am ]
Post subject:  Gear Reduction Starter
Has anyone purchased a starter for these Guys http://www.castleauto.com.au/starters.htm

I am wanting to get one or should I be better doing the gemi conversion.
Author:  Chris [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Gear Reduction Starter
1380 yellow devil wrote:
Has anyone purchased a starter for these Guys http://www.castleauto.com.au/starters.htm

I am wanting to get one or should I be better doing the gemi conversion.


Look good and would be great, but 350 dollars might stop a few people though. On the other hand I bet they last forever and no more cranking problems. A Gemini starter would be half that if it were bought and reconditioned, but it is still cheaper. Now I had better go and consult the piggy bank, thanks for all your help, more bloody money to spend. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Author:  justminis [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 8:12 pm ]
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I have adapted a Toyota Corona (ST41?) gear reduction starter for my mini, used a std Lucas starter front mounting plate, had the centre turned out of it (75mm I think), had the nose on the Toyota starter turned to suit (with sufficient engagement distance for the flywheel) and then had the 2 bits welded together. Works a treat, spins up the engine mighty fine.
Author:  awdmoke [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:04 pm ]
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justminis, is that a NipponDenso starter similar to this thread?

http://forums.ausmini.com/viewtopic.php?t=11151

It would be interesting to list the number of jap starters that could be used for such an upgrade...
Author:  drmini in aust [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 10:29 pm ]
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Heritage MG have a pre-engaged one designed for our early Minis. $165 I think. Josh has one, spins it like a top. 8)
Author:  Stuwey [ Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:52 pm ]
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How about a Rover mini one? They are the pre-engaged type. :wink:

Ask Brickworx... He's sure to have one somewhere...
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Sep 15, 2005 6:51 am ]
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Stuwey_LS wrote:
How about a Rover mini one? They are the pre-engaged type. :wink:

Ask Brickworx... He's sure to have one somewhere...

Rover `Verto clutch' ones won't fit ours- the ring gear on flywheel is a different size.
Author:  justminis [ Thu Sep 15, 2005 7:23 am ]
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awdmoke wrote:
justminis, is that a NipponDenso starter similar to this thread?

http://forums.ausmini.com/viewtopic.php?t=11151

It would be interesting to list the number of jap starters that could be used for such an upgrade...


yes, that was where I got the idea from. Quite easy to do and plenty of Jap starters to choose from. One tip, when you're searching for a donor starter, pick one with as long a nose as you can find. There are differences. The one I did engages a flywheel with 1/2"ring gear fine but bumps out sometimes with 3/8" ring gear.
Author:  willy [ Thu Sep 15, 2005 8:39 pm ]
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Guys... 40 bux for a Gemi starter, most wreckers.
Drill the mounts out.
Bugger-ise around for a bit.
I'd never do it to mine, but just saying.
Author:  1380 yellow devil [ Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:59 pm ]
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Mine Arrived today It is a lot smaller and Will be on Tomorrow morning.
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