Brise axial starter clearance

[wag]

My 1600 sl with Powerspeed 4-2-1 exhaust has irrevocably cooked the Magneton starter. I understand there is a very nice Brise axial starter which should be more durable but it fouls some exhausts. Will it fit wth mine?

[k80rum]

Hi wag,

 

I'm not sure sure what the difference is between the Powerspeed 4-2-1 exhaust and mine is (mine's the standard Caterham SLR 4-2-1 manifold?) but mine definately clears (just)

 

If it's any help, I can get some measurements of the starter against the K-series and let you know what they are. If I can get you the starter length, width and distance from the block wall, it may be useful (assuming no-one else can say definitively)

 

If you go for it, I'd recommend considering lagging the exhaust or wrapping the terminals at the end of the starter in some heat-resistant material, since the tolerance is quite tight. I had considered a heat shield but to be honest all that's likey to do is bridge the gap that's there 😬

 

Edited to say - BTW, I considered the Brise when I was looking at Axial starter motors but ended up getting it from CC since it was a fair bit cheaper. Seems to be a VERY similar unit (although I haven't seen them side by side). Although mine's fitted, i haven't had a chance to use it yet as the engine's not quite back together.

 

Edited by - k80rum on 10 Jul 2007 14:45:47

[wag]

Thanks. Measurements would be very helpful.

[k80rum]

Sketches with measurements uploaded here - I've got some pictures of the CC axial starter motor and at the bottom of the page are links to two JPGs with the measurements.

 

Hope that helps,

 

 

Darren E

 

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[wag]

Very helpful. I shall be grovelling under my car with a square and rule shortly. Thank you.

[Robin C]

Wag,

 

I have a Powerspeed exhaust and have recently fitted the Caterham axial starter- there is loads of room - and compared to the old magneton its much easier to fit.

 

Robin.

[wag]

Super, thanks.

[Englishmaninwales]

Driving to work this morning, thinking about getting an axial SM replacement, I decided I needed some measurements.......Thank you

 

Edited by - Englishmaninwales on 12 Jul 2007 18:32:47