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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - How to identify starter?

Gents,
I am rebuilding the starter (well, local garage is, I only pay for the job). Some new parts are needed and Moss is my usual source for the parts. New pinion, barrel and screw are needed plus the brush set.

How do I identify which starter I have in the car? Somehow I have a feeling that the one in my car could be non original. It has 9 tooth and holds a sign which says 25083J. Moss doesn't have anything for this type, only 25079 and 25149 for 1275 cars...

I'd like to avoid buying wrong parts, can you please help?

Thanks,
Stepan



Stepan Marek

Not sure what is right for your car but 9 or 10 teeth are inter changeable. AFAIK There was only one part number for the ring gear for 1275's so either would be ok. The 9 gear would be a little easier on the battery.

Rob
Rob aka MG Moneypit

look on e bay for jcr supplies or m35j
Flip Brühl

Make sure it is an M35J, not an M35G.

The brushes are quite different.
Dave O'Neill 2

Here is the picture, this is what was installed in the car. M35G. Is this correct for MK3 from 1973? So no Moss, but e-bay and search for M35G parts?

Stepan

Stepan Marek

I think they had progressed to the M35J by '73, but they are interchangeable. I would think that many Spridgets would not have their original starters by now.

I believe I can just see the date code in the photo. It looks like week 3 of 1968 or 1969.
Dave O'Neill 2

GEU9405 seems to be the Moss part number for 1098,1275 and 1500 cars for the actual motor. You have to use a spacer for the 1500.
If you specify 9 teeth you should be OK.
Bernie Higginson

Thanks for your help. Will order the parts today...

Stepan
Stepan Marek

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