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1935Hillman



Joined: 06 Apr 2010
Posts: 105
PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:24 pm    Post subject: starter motor Reply with quote
Hello all,
I am now getting round to thinking about a starter motor for the Hillman. The stock starer is a Lucas M418A which is, I am sure a 6volt item. I am making this car a 12v job.
Can anyone advise me on this please, i.e. will the later M418G go straight on in its place?
Any advice would be welcome
Thanks
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MVPeters



Joined: 28 Aug 2008
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Location: Northern MA, USA
PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
You don't really need to change it. 6V starters generally work just fine on 12V - just be sure the starter & earth cables on the battery are heavy gauge.
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Roger-hatchy



Joined: 07 Dec 2007
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Location: Tiptree, Essex
PostPosted: Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
6 volt starter will cope OK

The DLM has been, as far as I know, 12 Volt all it's life, 1959, it was 12 volt when I found it in 1970.
Still the original 6 Volt starter on the e93a engine.
No problems yet.

Roger
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1935Hillman



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks gentlemen for your help.
I have an inherent distrust of electricity - you cant see it!
I will get the old one refurbished and report back later
all the best,
Tim
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