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MG MG Y Type - Starter motor

Anyone ever fitted a pre engaged starter motor to a YB....is it worth it...its just that I flich when I consider the normal one hitting the ring gear. Too used to modern stuff these days...
D MULLEN

Its a hell of a job getting in and out Dave as the exhaust has to come off as you know, but I think you hit the nail on the head - too used to modern stuff!

I'd stay with the old stuff - hasnt failed in 70 years - it is likely to out live us LOL!

Paul
Paul Barrow

Hi Dave,

There is no need to disconnect the exhaust when removing the starter motor. Undo the radiator support bar at the body end and there is sufficient room with a bit of jiggling and twisting to remove the motor. Likewise when replacing. For the top bolt in the corner use a narrow socket with extension bars fed through the back of the exhaust pipe with the ratchet at the front end by the radiator.

Paul
P M Grafham

Ever tried to remove & then re-fit the starter motor on a YA? you know, the large one with 3 bolts? the exhaust has to come off and so does the steering column have to be released from the rack. A real pleasure of a job!
The WSM doesn't tell you everything!
David
D P Jones

I have had success in removing the larger early 3 bolt starter motors without disconnecting the steering column. Is you remove the body stay and the exhaust there is just enough room, but not easy.

I use a socket head cap screw to overcome the access issue to tighten the top bolt on the starter.

And one more tip - make sure the terminals on the slip ring face up - you need that little more space to shift the starter clear.

Good Luck

Tony
A L SLATTERY

Thanks David - thought I was on the right track but it has (fortunately) been a long time since I had to touch the starter motor. There you go, I just jinxed myself!

Paul
Paul Barrow

Hi
after the really first long trip with my YA after restoration the starter motor doesn t work

here is the story with a lot of pictures

https://www.mgexp.com/forum/t-series-and-prewar-forum.46/mg-ya-no-1675-from-1948.4022768/page-70


there was a damaged carbon bush inside,

i installed it like original
i used a lathe to plan the collector

if anyone has the same problem
don t buy a new one
rebuild your old one
my starter was from 4-48
the rbuild cost me 30 Euro
will work the next 75 years





FT Franz

today we were at a classic car show
no problem
the starter runs without problems
I love such old parts that can still be repaired
with new cars such a part just goes in the trash
FT Franz

First class job, Franz. Your tremendous efforts make me feel ashamed. On your web thing on MG Experience, or somewhere, you mention the 3-D printing thing. Would they be strong enough to use for a replacement boot catch? Well done on the car. Fabulous job.
Best wishes,
Andy
A J R Felthouse

Thx :-)

boot catch?

do you have a picture from the original part ?
you have read my post about the
Thread: MGYT door trim

today it is possible to print 1000 different materials
but with the simple home printer it could be difficult
but you can print a prototype
and everyone can try to design it with a freeware programm like freecad, you have to learn a little bit

after work i have a lot of work in my large garden, 2 years i haven t done something there, also i will update my house so i can reduce the energy
also i use my ebike every day to reach my work 32 km

less time for my cars ;-(
FT Franz

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