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Author:  duncan16v [ Thu Apr 05, 2018 2:59 pm ]
Post subject:  L18 light weight starter options

Hi all

What's my best bet for a light-weight starter motor to suit a high-compression L18? The engine was running in excess 10:1-ish when it was built but I expect a chunk of that has left the building. The car is a heavily modified 1975 180B SSS.

Thanks!
Duncan

Author:  180BSSSt [ Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: L18 light weight starter options

High comp needs a strong starter and L series 6 cylinder bolt on and do the job but they're heavy. I use an RB30 starter. They're a gear type so they're light, they bolt on and although the solenoid position isn't ideal they fit OK. Plus they're easily available and relatively cheap.

Cheers!

Author:  duncan16v [ Sun Apr 08, 2018 11:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: L18 light weight starter options

Thanks for the reply! Is this the beast? https://www.automotiveelectricsonline.c ... an-skyline

What's the issue with the solenoid? Is it too close to the block or the steering box? Comparing it to the L18 version (https://www.automotiveelectricsonline.c ... -180b-200b) it looks like the solenoid is going to get mighty close.

Author:  180BSSSt [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 1:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: L18 light weight starter options

Hi Duncan,
Sorry it's been so long since I checked here.
My starter has the solenoid on the opposite side to the block so it has about 10mm clearance to the steering box. That's never been a problem. If your steering box or engine moves over 10mm it's not the starter motor that needs fixing.
I think there are other RB series starter motors with slightly different solenoid positioning but I never bothered to chase them up as they'd be rare and more expensive than the local RB30 units. If you know anyone with a heap of Skyline RB motor spares they may have something lying around.
Cheers!

Author:  nick [ Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: L18 light weight starter options

I use a gear reduction style starter. Have seen them advertised for Zed cars on Ebay in the US...

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