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tassie55
 Post subject: gemini starter
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Hi this has probably been asked before but couldn't find it in the search but what gemini starter do i need the one i had here to put in was from a rb gemini (front wheel drive)and it's not the same size as the hole in the bellhousing so i am thinking i should return it and swap it for a earlier one from a rear wheel drive?? any help please

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As you have found the RB one is no good. You just need one from any RWD Gemini. (except the diesel ones.)
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Morris 1100 wrote:
As you have found the RB one is no good. You just need one from any RWD Gemini. (except the diesel ones.)


TE or TF I think were the model designations for the later RWD (more squarer looking cars). I'm guessing the earlier; smaller shape may well fit too, but mine came off a TE definitely.

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I believe one from a Rodeo Ute also fits.

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thanks guys thats what you get for sending the wife shopping :lol: have to send her back again to get another

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And the early Jackaroo as well.
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the early Morris starters fit as do the leyland starters :wink:

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Heritage MG sells new `Gemini pattern' pre-engaged ones, they are $163.
These bolt straight on, no mods needed- they have been made with the mounting holes slotted to fit.
http://www.mgspareparts.com.au/index.ph ... &Itemid=26

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drmini in aust wrote:
Heritage MG sells new `Gemini pattern' pre-engaged ones, they are $163.
These bolt straight on, no mods needed- they have been made with the mounting holes slotted to fit.
http://www.mgspareparts.com.au/index.ph ... &Itemid=26


I have one of these, very good

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same.. but the verto type one..

kick ass. i love the sound when it starts as well :D
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Dumb question but what's the benefit of one of these over the standard unit?

Reduced size, cranking capacity?

Cheers.

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Fat Boy Dave wrote:
Dumb question but what's the benefit of one of these over the standard unit?

Reduced size, cranking capacity?

Cheers.

1. More cranking torque.
2. Are pre-engaged, so they don't chew your ring gear up.
3. They mesh in from the front, so still work OK if your ring gear teeth have damage from the Lucas bendix throwing in at the same place (on the other side).

Disadvantage- will not fit with a Cooper S oil cooler in the usual place.

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1310/71 wrote:
TE or TF I think were the model designations for the later RWD (more squarer looking cars)


TG is the last RWD i think, i got 2 off my mate when he got rid of all his gemini parts
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Anything from a G161Z/G1800Z or G200Z would be all the same I would assume.

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 Post subject: Pre Engage starter
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I only have one left Gemini Starter. If any one needs a pre engage type starter that will fit even with an Oil Cooler mounted in front you will need one of my special Planetary geared starters. These can start any size Motor with ease and they are much lighter than original Lucas or Gemini startes too.

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