thanks but need more help

shepp726 · Post by **shepp726** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 08:18

thanks for the help, not been on 'cos moving house and christmas.
i've been told the starter motor for my 85 excel is a ford starter motor, if so, can anyone tell me the model it comes from or is it generic to all fords, am trying to get hold of one as cheap as poss so any help would be great.............thx.karl.

Dr_G · Post by **Dr_G** » Sat Jan 12, 2008 23:24

I'm not sure which car it's from but if you remove it and take it to a local parts store they may be able to help. I got my starter reconditioned at a local specialist who's been around for more than 30-years for only £60.

Also, racemettleltd.co.uk do an uprated starter, the RAC415 at £180.00 including VAT + delivery.

bash · Post by **bash** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 08:42

Cos I was bored, I had a delve on the net for a Lucas M80R starter motor. It kept coming up with references to the V12 jag engine, XJS etc. Ive not heard that before but it looks like you can get all the bits to repair one like brushes, field coils etc. Might save you a bit of brass ! Does anybody else know owt on this one, and am I right that its a Lucas M80R ?

Bash

dpr59 · Post by **dpr59** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:14

There is one breaking on eBay at the min.
Might have just what your looking for.

shepp726 · Post by **shepp726** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 18:07

thanx all, can always rely on you lot.

chrisw2811 · Post by **chrisw2811** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 19:45

Bash, the grey cells still do the job - Parts list specifies Lucas M80R for 912 engines (Lucas 3M100 for 907 engines).

bash · Post by **bash** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 10:37

Good, if you think Ive got a sharp mind, dont, Im as sharp as a football usually. The grey matters full up with rubbish I think. but, thinking starter motors again, the motor may well be the same as the jag unit but the gearing bit etc on the end is likely to be different. The advantage is that there are lots of jag specialists to pester for bits.

Bash