Which starter motor?

[tex]

firstly hi - first post - i did a starter motor comparison when i was searching for mine - 1.8 / type 9 / raceline sump...
not an easy job to find a starter as so many people give incorrect info.. so i made a comparison chart.. might help..



i used the FRS541 in the end with a slight bit of grinding to the sump it fitted just..

[Werner Van Loock]

Thanks, does anyone know if the 14mm spacer is correct?

Starter motors are pretty straightforward as one from a Ford CVH engine (Lucas part number LRS707) will bolt straight on. You can also use one from a Pinto engine, although it will need a 14mm spacer between it and the engine to give the correct pinion throw.

It would broaden the list a bit. Having serious problems fetching a LRS707

[norma]

eh? I thought most fitted.
I started with a tranny van one and 12mm spacer, then progressed to a sierra one (no spacer required) when that one gave up I progressed to one off a fwd fiesta!(cost £5 ) fitted perfectly, like you, raceline sump and type 9 and Zetec.

[Werner Van Loock]

wish I had a receline sump, but don't.

Do you have any partnumber of it?

[Schrodinger]

The CVH Sierra one fitted on my Cat/Zetec/Type 9 with a Scholar modified sump no problem.
IIRC it is also the same as the DOHC Sierra starter as well.

BTW LRS indicates a Lucas unit (Lucas Rotating Electrics Starter) and I don't know if they are available in Holland. Lucas is now LSUK

[Schrodinger]

Also just found this might be helpfull
http://www.forge-services.co.uk/acatalog/LRS707.html
and this
http://www.woodauto.com/Unit.aspx?Man=LUCAS&Ref=26616

[norma]

off 1.1 fiesta - fits a treat

[Werner Van Loock]

Any idea about the generation of fiesta? mk1..mk5?

[norma]

1986 VINTAGE i SEEM TO REMEMBER - CROSSFLOW ENGINE????

[kevp]

Brise do a starter for Zetec on T9 - 891410AXG listed at £205 though

I have a Brise unit in mine. It has the right gearing for the job, unlike the standard Ford units I tried (no good if the car didnt start 1st time or the battery was low). It was V1014 I think & did come with a spacer, at £138.

Still a lot more £ than a recon or 2nd hand Ford unit but I recommend them.
http://www.brise.co.uk/starter_motors.html

[stylussprinter]

I recently bought a geared 1.4 kw starter to fit the type 9 bellhousing/zetec for £130 new. The address is posted in LINKS.