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I’m thinking of installing a high torque starter because my old one seems very weak even though I just had it refurbished. My engine is new, and maybe tight, but regardless of that, my starter really struggles.

Any thoughts on these new high torque ones? The wiring instructions make me wonder whether the solenoid button for “under hood” starting will still work or be rendered inoperable.

Thanks all.
 
You can use their wiring guide and keep your solenoid
That’s what I did and it’s useful to have the starter button on the back of it. Great for turning engine over with ign off.

As to make I used a less expensive powerlite RC 103 version and it’s fine I also picked up a cheap used WOSP version that I keep as back up.
And we know if we have a back up the one on the car will be fine !!!

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Check the cog teeth number for correct fitting on your car.

Works well on my sprinting engine which is started dozens of times a day when competing
 
Thanks for the info. I’ll check that out, tooth number also. I assume it should just match the teeth on my Triumph original.
 
KVH said:
Thanks for the info. I’ll check that out, tooth number also. I assume it should just match the teeth on my Triumph original.
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Another plus is that the high torque starters often operate on the opposite and usually undamaged side of the ring gear.
 
I kinda like the slow, laborious starting of the original starter... if it ain't broke, does it need fixing?

(I'm an engineer, and I get it - the new technology is vastly improved!! Just I'm a sucker for originality.)
 
Popeye said:
I kinda like the slow, laborious starting of the original starter... if it ain't broke, does it need fixing?

(I'm an engineer, and I get it - the new technology is vastly improved!! Just I'm a sucker for originality.)
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Me too, but my starter seems so suspect. I turn the key and it grunts, stops, then finally spins the flywheel. The shop I took it to feels it’s fine from the bench test.

FYI, I often reminisce about the old auto electric shops we had in town. Each had stacks of generators and starters all over their floors and shelves. A guy would light a Marlboro and fix one right there while you waited, and sometimes it was just the front bearing needing work. So many old auto trades have disappeared. Even general machine shops are disappearing. We once had a great place for grinding camshafts. No more. This “throw away/buy new” culture isn’t what I would’ve wanted.
 
KVH said:
FYI, I often reminisce about the old auto electric shops we had in town. Each had stacks of generators and starters all over their floors and shelves. A guy would light a Marlboro and fix one right there while you waited, and sometimes it was just the front bearing needing work. So many old auto trades have disappeared. Even general machine shops are disappearing. We once had a great place for grinding camshafts. No more. This “throw away/buy new” culture isn’t what I would’ve wanted.
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That is exactly what the shop (in Pittsburgh) looked like when I had the generator and starter rebuilt. Some still exist, and I try my best to support as often as I can!
 
I guess I’d better ask: Are there any known things to guard against when converting to one of these starters?

I ask because the gear drive mechanism is entirely different from the original Triumph set up. I’m a bit worried about doing anything that might damage the ring gear on the flywheel.
 
Not to my knowledge, just the opposite in fact. As I wrote earlier the drive works on the opposite side of the ring gear which usually has no damage or wear.
 
Size matters ;)
I replaced my original starter and was amazed at the size/weight difference. For me it was a good choice.
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Some years ago, I had a go at reducing the weight of the car. I installed a high torque starter, a small 45amp alternator, Wilwood 4 pot calipers, an alloy water pump housing and an alloy water pump. All worked well but it would probably have been better if I took the weight off me.
Rockie
 
I’m at the point where I lose weight only one of two ways: Work on my Triumph, or get on the stairclimber. You can imagine which I prefer.
 
I have a gear reduction starter and really like it. I think if you drive your car things like that improve things and so what if it is slightly different. Go for it. Bruce
 
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