Starter motor.

[36inter]

Hello all, hope you can help. I have a high torque starter that when fitted the starter gear just rubs on the ring gear, I need to space it back couple of mm to cure this, does anyone make a proper spacer for this. Large flat washers will work for a short while but I'm sure the starter will flex causing problems, thanks in anticipation.

Pete

[BAD942B]

shorten the starter drive gear ?

[Polarsilver]

Make a Spacer .. obtain some sheet Alloy Material maybe from the likes of B&Q etc who sell various thickness & make a card template from a Weetabix Box & bolt onto the bell housing then use a ball end hammer & cut out card to the inner shape then reposition onto the starter motor & make the cardboard to the outer shape.. then shape the sheet alloy to suit your card template .. maybe several shims that will be needed to pack out & position the starter motor = job done.

I save sheet alloy,stainless & mild steel from whatever we scrap in the home such as old washing machines & toasters because that sheet material will come in very handy into my future projects .. only problem will be when i am Dead & NOK have to weight in my left over remaining scrap

[36inter]

Thanks for the replies, I was looking for an easy fix .

BAD942B, the front faces of the starter gear are beveled, I guess to ease engagement with the ring gear, not sure how it would affect things if I machined it flat.

Polarsilver, I could fab up a plate, but I was being lazy and looking for an easy fix, there is a starter motor spacer for 1500 Triumphs but no idea if it would fit. I'll message the supplier and ask.

Appreciate the input from you both many thanks.

Pete

[Peter Laidler]

I'm entirely in the Polar-silver camp. With loads of off-cuts of pieces of alu and steel sheet, it'd take no more that half an hour to cut/snip out a couple of spacers. I'd say that this was an almost everyday maintenance task for your average mini owner.

[CooperTune]

I have a shelf just for converted Japanese Hi Torque starters. I have for years been matching correct starter ring gears and late pre engaged mini starters to solve starter issues. I freely give the Jap starters away with the understanding, they are worth what they pay and I'm not responsible. Steve (CTR)

[iain1967s]

Would this work?
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-104549

[36inter]

I looked at Rimmer, I have no idea of its dimensions, I will ring them tomorrow, many thanks.

Pete