Torque set Allan starter bolts

[EGB]

Any helpful guys can tell me, or where to look for, the tightening torque setting for the two Allan key starter bolts. Thanks.

[phazed]

Can't find a reference but would have thought 25-30 lbs.

I've always done them by feel!

[EGB]

phazed said:

Can't find a reference but would have thought 25-30 lbs.

I've always done them by feel!

Thanks. Thinking about the same. Slightly "grunt" tight!

[spend]

32-33 ftlb OTOMH for 3/8UNC?

[EGB]

spend said:

32-33 ftlb OTOMH for 3/8UNC?

Thanks Peter. You and Dave agree close. Will fit new hi torque 2Kw starter from London & Essex, Auto Electrics ltd. £104 inc vat and postage.
Hope it works and its not cable from battery or the ignition switch. Gave the phantom click, click, click when trying to start after one big click. Will check the SH Bible on how to electrically check the solenoid on the old starter.

Edited by EGB on Tuesday 18th March 14:38

[phazed]

Do check your earths. Especially the chassis to engine one visible through the offside wheel arch.

[EGB]

phazed said:

Do check your earths. Especially the chassis to engine one visible through the offside wheel arch.

Thanks Dave. Did that when I got the car 4 years ago including the front chassis one, fuel pump and others. New starter motor, wowwee! what a quiet 3kw fast spinner now! Relief it was not the other problem jobees. Shower next, got oil in my hair off the sump. Need to keep wifees pillow clean !!

[phazed]

EGB said:

phazed said:

Do check your earths. Especially the chassis to engine one visible through the offside wheel arch.

Thanks Dave. Did that when I got the car 4 years ago including the front chassis one, fuel pump and others. New starter motor, wowwee! what a quiet 3kw fast spinner now! Relief it was not the other problem jobees. Shower next, got oil in my hair off the sump. Need to keep wifees pillow clean !!

I feel I should point out that you may have your Dave's and Peter's crossed

[Rugbyfester]

EGB said:

Thanks Peter. You and Dave agree close. Will fit new hi torque 2Kw starter from London & Essex, Auto Electrics ltd. £104 inc vat and postage.
Hope it works and its not cable from battery or the ignition switch. Gave the phantom click, click, click when trying to start after one big click. Will check the SH Bible on how to electrically check the solenoid on the old starter.

Edited by EGB on Tuesday 18th March 14:38

I have just fitted one of these from the same people you wont be disappointed turns over much faster than my old unit.

[EGB]

phazed said:

I feel I should point out that you may have your Dave's and Peter's crossed

Correct Peter. Just had some cheap wine from Aldi. Should have checked in between slurps, cheers. Both good guys. Keep it up. New 2Kw starter motor is a great success.

Edited by EGB on Tuesday 18th March 22:41