Hey guys, are the starter motors Bendix type?

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71 Clubman 1100

Yes, all Oz Minis got a Lucas bendix type starter.
There are other options- for example,
1.6L Gemini (file the mounting holes to fit),
Bosch planetary geared starter from `convertible mini' on here.
Both these starters are pre-engaged type.

[edit] There are also hi-torque starters similar to this one at Mini Mania, USA-
Minis Plus once sold a similar one, not sure if they still do these days.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I contacted GM for the Gemini starter cranking torque, it turns out the mini Lucas had a specified higher cranking torque. Pity about the Gemini one, I'd bought and modded.

I guess it's always prudent to have a well charged battery and clean all the earth points.

Gemini starter pulls less power, true, but it has less drive friction, because the drive pinion is not overhung way out past the shaft bush.
And, being pre-engaged, it does not throw itself out of mesh and go `whirrrrr!!' if the motor gives an isolated kick.
You can just hold the key on until the bugger starts.

[edit] It's used standard on 1.6L Isuzu motors, and overseas on 1.8L ones I think.
There are Chinese copies sold here, but I had problems with the solenoid sticking on, so an Isuzu/GM original is better, IMO.
A downside of the Gemini is it is in the road of a Cooper S oil cooler, unless that's moved >>.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Ok no worries thanks for the help!

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71 Clubman 1100