I'm up in Sydney. Usually I would have a few spare old ones as well. Alas I have reduced my spares pile considerably
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| Author: | Mick [ Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Starter Solenoids |
I had an old Lucas Starter Solenoid go west on me a little while back, and so I sought out a new one to replace it. I picked up a "Lucas" branded solenoid in new in the box and installed it a few weeks later. After a very short amount of time (especially given the limited opportunities I have had to drive the car) the solenoid has again failed. This solenoid is available from all the mini websites, and appears to be sold in identical packaging Now I know that there are a number of cheap chinese solenoids available, and that they are intrinsically unreliable, however I thought I may have a certain amount of trust in a Lucas branded solenoid. The question is, if I am after a new solenoid, where is the best place to find a reliable Lucas solenoid? |
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| Author: | winabbey [ Thu Dec 28, 2017 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter Solenoids |
I would look for one of the Lucas NOS parts sellers. There are a few if you search. Anthony Pearson is based in S.A. and regularly has a stall at Bendigo and Ballarat Swap Meets. He usually stocks a lot of NOS Lucas parts. http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/ Also Danny & Sandra Lee located in Hallam, Vic. http://www.oldlucas.com.au/ |
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| Author: | deluxe67 [ Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter Solenoids |
Sometimes I think you're better off just buying used bits from a Mini specialist. I've never had one fail and you can probably pick an old one up for not much.... |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter Solenoids |
Which type was it? Mk1 push button or Mk2 / Clubby |
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| Author: | Mick [ Thu Dec 28, 2017 1:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter Solenoids |
Thanks all, it was the the later Mk2/Clubby style. Deluxe, you're right. I don't think I've ever killed an original one, but I got caught up in the pretty new plating look of the replacement solenoids in the nice packaging...ha ha I'll take a look at the NOS sources, thanks Doug. |
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| Author: | deluxe67 [ Thu Dec 28, 2017 2:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter Solenoids |
gtogreen, Mate, none of my Mk 1's had the push button. Think maybe that was a really early feature? Where do you live Mick? Here in Melbourne there's a few places with good 2nd hand bits... |
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| Author: | Mick [ Thu Dec 28, 2017 2:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter Solenoids |
I'm up in Sydney. Usually I would have a few spare old ones as well. Alas I have reduced my spares pile considerably
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Thu Dec 28, 2017 2:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Starter Solenoids |
Mick wrote: Thanks all, it was the the later Mk2/Clubby style. Deluxe, you're right. I don't think I've ever killed an original one, but I got caught up in the pretty new plating look of the replacement solenoids in the nice packaging...ha ha I'll take a look at the NOS sources, thanks Doug. Bugger. I swapped over an original MK1 push button dated 1964 that was working properly only because my car was supposed to have the later style. I might have to keep the old one just incase. |
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