help on isuzu trooper II starter install

[abe]

Hello anyone,

So i bought my isuzu trooper II starter frame/part number 17155 (the one that bolts right on) for my 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite Bugeye (948cc A series). I eye balled it to compare it against the original starter. all looked good and similar like it would work without trouble. Unfortunately i'm having trouble "bolt"ing it on? I have a clearance issue in which the starter's flange and bolt that holds the solenoid in place is hitting up against the engine where the oil pan/engine block/and transmission meet.

Has anyone ever tried this or is it just rumor that it bolts right on? I think I might have to either return the starter or get a machine shop to duplicate the original with enough clearance. any comments? please hit me up, thanks

abe

 

[jlaird]

Why would it have a starter solenoid on it. A bugeye does not really have one but for the manual one up near the heater slelf.

Cut the flange off I would think, would like to see a pic.

Orginal starters from autozone or such are only $45 why bother.

 

[Trevor Jessie]

Jack, I think he means to solenoid that throws the drive gear out. It doesn't use inertia like the stock starter.

 

[JerryB]

There are two different starters that will fit the same car under the Lester number of 17155.

There is a Nippondenso and also there is a Hitachi NON-gear reduction starter. They both fit the intended application (Izusu) but not both fit all Lucas replacement applications. The Hitachi is probably the no fit. The Nppondenso will not o-clock with the oem type nose and will also have packaging problems. Aftermarket using the Hitachi gear reduction motor and custom noses as well as aftermarket Nippo's are o-clockable but are more $$ than the oe pieces.

I bet you found one at a deal at Pep Boys....chances are it is WashedOff brand, not only the wrong piece but of questionable "rebuiltness".

 

[jlaird]

Got my rebuilt one for $45 at Autozone I think. Next day delivery. It is an orginal starter for LBCs.

 

[abe]

i was going for a gear reduction replacement. everything seemed like it would fit. I measured all the significant components with a micrometer. well at any rate, i returned it and got my money back. I actually bought the starter at autozone as well. I guess mine was a rebuilt hitachi with identical part number 17155. I'll be searching for a replacement starter, but i don't want an original LBC. I think my bro is orderin one for me cause he felt bad its a nippondenso rebuilt by brit bits.