southwind25 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 HELP! My starter died on the 1600 x-flow. I can get one through pegasus racing but it's 500$...anyone have a better (more affordable) source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomove Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Did you try having it rebuilt? The local shops in our area do that for a flat rate of $40-50, as long as the major parts are still usable. They will replace bearings, sprockets, solenoid contacts, brushes, plastic caps, re-solder, blast and repaint etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Back when I had a crossflow, I purchased a gear reduction starter from Dave Bean Engineering. As I recall it was about $175, but that was 8 or 9 years ago, so no idea if they still carry them or the current price. Probably worth a call... -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 The Dave Bean gear reduction starter I bought didn't fit, in spite of their assurances to the contrary, so I sent it back. I think it was abt $280. Rebuilding may be the way to go. Ask Chris at Sevens and Elans-he has a guy who specializes in rebuilding these units-at least those used on Caterhams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 does anyone have experience with the tilton starters on this engine? I believe I have the 110 ring gear the starter I have has 3 bolt pattern with a 10 tooth pinion, the tilton starters for the same engine seem to have 9 tooth pinnion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian7 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Post a "wanted" advert on http://www.apexspeed.com forums in the FFord section. If you can't, PM me the details, I can put it up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossD Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 What about just buying a normal '72 1600 Pinto starter? Rock Auto has some around $60 and a bunch of different parts to rebuild them. http://www.rockauto.com I've used them for a bunch of parts for my '77 capri and am generally happy with their service; I'm not affiliated with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 We tried the Pinto starter on my car-wldn't fit. That doesn't mean it wld be a problem for a Birkin tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjslutz Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Robert, I know a local guy that can help you out, his shop is on the south side of Canton. You can mention my name & not get thrown out. G&M, ask for George, 477-3392 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 We took the advice of my local race car guru (Craig Chima) and got the starter rebuilt. American electric in downtown Akron, rebuilt it for 70$ in 2 days. Quick and thrifty Works great, problem solved. I was told that the starter (even though not very old) was very light duty and simply worn out..the rebuilder replaced the internals with a bit more heavy duty wiring and Pieces.. Oh i had looked into getting a stock pinto starter but it wasnt the same configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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