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Starter motor Firenza 1600

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:25 pm
by Solavox
My 1971 1600 Firenzas starter motor has started playing up the solenoid is not working on it.
Where would I find a replacement for this? A high torque would be good

Re: Starter motor Firenza 1600

PostPosted: Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:58 pm
by 1972nail
You can replace the solenoid on it's own but if the starter is playing up it will almost certainly all be nearing it's lifespan limit.

I've fitted a 'WOSP' hi-torque geared starter to my car. 'Powerlite' also produce a similar one. These are geared so they turn your engine quite quickly which helps a lot on a slant 4. My WOSP failed almost 2 years after purchase due to a bearing fault and was replaced FOC without any hassle at all. WOSP starter for a Vauxhall slant 4 is LMS042 1.4kw.

If buying a standard one from sources on eBay etc be sure that it mounts at the correct angle. The solenoid must be vertical, starters fitted to CF vans and Victors can have the solenoid at about 45 deg to the vertical. This may foul on the steering column on a Viva. Also uprated 'standard' Lucas type ones are 1.8 Kw but still turn over quite slowly and will drain a battery very quickly.

Incorrect - may foul on steering column



Correct

Re: Starter motor Firenza 1600

PostPosted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:49 pm
by Fred Dukes
I have s/h ones which you could have for £25 - no guarantee - P&P £10
Tim Chick 07718302896 - does recondition exchange - Exeter
Also SOUTHERN ELECTROMOTIVE DISTRIBUTION LTD
WESTFIELD ROAD, GUILDFORD,SURREY GU1 1RR 01483538038
E.Mail : sales@sedltd.com Keith.