Can't source a Starter Motor
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Can't source a Starter Motor
Hi, I wonder if anyone could give me a modern equivalency for a starter motor for a 1981 Series 2 RX7 manual. I have tried searching online plus spent time in Ashdowns and Repco with no luck. Are they so rare? The manual shows a Bosch N221-18-400R and the local Mazda Dealer told me they might be able get one for Aus$1300
SPECS:
Hole Centres: 141mm (one threaded and one with a 11.5mm hole) - 5.5 inches
Gear: 8 teeth, Dia: 27mm - 1.06inches, Length: 22mm - 0.86inches
Centre boss: 67mm - 2.6inches
Overall Length: 250mm - 10inches
Flange to cone end: 85mm - 3.3inches
Solenoid at 45 degrees to mounting holes
Thanks,
Paul
SPECS:
Hole Centres: 141mm (one threaded and one with a 11.5mm hole) - 5.5 inches
Gear: 8 teeth, Dia: 27mm - 1.06inches, Length: 22mm - 0.86inches
Centre boss: 67mm - 2.6inches
Overall Length: 250mm - 10inches
Flange to cone end: 85mm - 3.3inches
Solenoid at 45 degrees to mounting holes
Thanks,
Paul
Last edited by Paul_S_7; 02-18-21 at 09:19 PM.
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The US auto supply store. Autozone has a re-man unit, part no. 16268, ready to ship at USD65.99 plus USD40 core charge. Shipping would cost a pretty penny, but hundreds less than your dealer estimate.
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Thanks, it looks the same. I'll send them an email and ask if they'll mail it to Australia.
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Damn, it did start!
I’m lead to believe that any NA starter S1-S5 would work.
anyone confirm this?
anyone confirm this?
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Damn, it did start!
https://auto8.com.au/v/mazda-rx-7-sa...8/s14-054.html
so I searched eBay Australia and found auto8 selling starters. Looked up the website and found what I shared. Perhaps this will work for you?
so I searched eBay Australia and found auto8 selling starters. Looked up the website and found what I shared. Perhaps this will work for you?
Last edited by Richard Miller; 02-18-21 at 11:09 PM.
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Given the difficulty sourcing a reman (or new) unit, could you break down your unit and rebuild it yourself? Brushes and bearings, clean up the solenoid?
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its worth noting that the FD and Rx8 used a lot of the same guts, or better, the big difference is the nose.
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