high torque starter motor?

[CHJ]

My wedge sailed through its MOT again today with nothing needed ...

but I think the starter motor is getting a bit tired as it cranks very slowly when the engine is hot. Has anyone tried a geared high torque starter motor on their wedge and are they any good? They seem to be smaller, lighter and use less juice than the original so seem a bit of a no-brainer?

Cheers,

Chris

[combine]

How much are they ?

[CHJ]

combine said:

How much are they ?

There seem to be a few different ones, but about £200 inc vat

[dickymint]

CHJ said:

combine said:

but about £200 inc vat

Ouchhhh

[combine]

Only put a Hella starter on about 3 months ago , so may be ok for a bit .

[CHJ]

Managed to source a jap made high-torque geared starter in the end for £100. Engine now cranks hot or cold at previously unheard of speeds ... hot-start problem solved .

The new starter fits in the available space with room to spare - the old lucas starter that was jammed in had a chunk filed off the solenoid to avoid fouling the exhaust!

I sourced the starter from a local racing/classic car specialist that now use nothing else in all the old Jaguars etc they maintain. The starter is made specifically for TVRs with Rover v8s and I believe is a "Wasp no.38".

Chris

[wedged]

can you post contact details of the supplier?

[rev-erend]

Yes - please post details .. as my new engine might have trouble turning over with very strong valve springs..