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AC Owners Club Forum => Ace, Aceca & Greyhound Forum => Topic started by: pjbowman on June 26, 2018, 21:15:00

Title: Ace starter
Post by: pjbowman on June 26, 2018, 21:15:00

Looks like the starter on AEX127 is on it's last leg. So my question is, is there an easy replacement item (AH/Jag/MG/etc.) that can just swap in, or will I need to get mine rebuilt?

Title: Re: Ace starter
Post by: AK1161 on June 27, 2018, 06:03:11

I would speak to Tony Byford as he has a unit adapted from a modern car ( i think a toyota ) which is smaller , far lighter and more powerful.
I am not 100% certain of price but I seem to remember £100 .
Regards, Luke

Title: Re: Ace starter
Post by: Exowner on June 27, 2018, 07:11:25

I use a WOSP starter, not sure if they do one for the AC motor. A Google search should tell.

Title: Re: Ace starter
Post by: Exowner on June 27, 2018, 13:52:28

Ah, just had a quick look on the WOSP website. They don't do one, they do one for the Bristol and the Ford engines, but not the AC.
There are several companies the have these high torque (and sometimes gear reduction) modern starters for classics. Worth a look.
Glenn

Title: Re: Ace starter
Post by: Robin A Woolmer on June 27, 2018, 20:28:03

I have Pre Engage starters in stock for Weller Engine!

Robin

Title: Re: Ace starter
Post by: pjbowman on June 28, 2018, 04:00:41

Thanks Robin, will email you separately!

Title: Re: Ace starter
Post by: Klassik Metall on June 28, 2018, 06:18:45

The AC engine starter is the same as the one fitted to some series 1 Land Rovers.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-SERIES-1-SERIES-ONE-ROVER-60-ROVER-75-STARTER-MOTOR-RARE-RMFD-/262492459334 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-SERIES-1-SERIES-ONE-ROVER-60-ROVER-75-STARTER-MOTOR-RARE-RMFD-/262492459334)