Quinten Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Need a new starter for my Zetec conversion and am led to believe I need a Lucas LRS 707. Anyone have a spare they no longer need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamperMan Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 sorry mate I'm not sure of the correct "officially" accepted part number is. I was not confident enough to spend the money on something i was not sure would fit. I managed to make the Mondeo one I had fit. This as a sort term solution (1 year ago) still going strong. I drilled a new whole in one of the arms..So the hole is a 8 shape with the existing hole. I jammed the dog out to engage in the flywheel ring. Marked up where i ideally wanted holes. Then milled clots out the sides of the arms as there was not enough meat to get a complete holes. Its fitted with big washers. The solenoid is on the bottom, which may not be ideal as it is level with the race line sump, and the drain hole is on the top not bottom. As I say its a temporary solution!... The major plus was it was free, with the engine! and I had it when I needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrustyjust Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 something makes me umm about a CVH starter doing the job................. This says its the same ? http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product/1109/category/237 Info here http://forums.haynes.co.uk/archive/index.php/t-4105.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 GBS do one http://www.kitspares.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=312&search=Starter+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 I'm way over budget already (i.e. skint!) so am looking to save a few pennies wherever I can... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Slightly lower cost http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-1-8-2-0-Zetec-Pinto-Type-9-Gear-Box-New-Starter-Motor-Kit-Car-X-Ref-LRS707-/182020657754?hash=item2a6146d25a:g:dwUAAOSw6DtYSA1d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 A used one would suit me for now Chris... If it only lasts a year, it will at least keep the Mrs out of my hair for that period... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Check your LCB thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Chris King - Webmaster and Joint North East AO said: Check your LCB thread I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Spotted this on FB Note it has the longer solenoid, which means it's pretty tight to exhaust manifold and will overhead quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 Cheers Chris. I've already been offered that one (through Locostbuilders) but dismissed it due to the size. I'm not convinced that one will fit, and because I'm still fighting the clutch/flywheel situation, even if it fits currently, it may need replacing if I end up with a new flywheel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share Posted February 11, 2017 Still looking... I tried my luck with a starter from Ebay and unfortunately it wasn't a fit (bolt pattern different to my bellhousing). If anyone needs a ST170 starter, let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 If it helps, this is what you're looking for. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinten Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Yes, it does help, thanks. I was convinced the solenoid had to be on the bottom of the starter (to get out of the exhaust harms way), but I see from your images that it is on top. And it looks like the 3 bolt holes are 45 degrees from each other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingster Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Well it's the one I just put back on mine today. Fits my alloy bellhousing and the std pinto bellhousing I used before that. Exhaust clears solenoid by a reasonable margin. Thought I'd take some pics for you while it was off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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