Starter solenoid urgently wanted

#1

I posted about this a few weeks ago.

I need a starter solenoid for a 1966 E-Type Jaguar. The Lucas part number
is 76476A. but it does not seem to be listed in any of the Lucas
catalogues. I've tried umpteen telephone calls; the nearest so far was
JagBreaker in Newcastle (they sell new parts as well) who recognised the
number and thought they could supply from stock. Turned out they couldn't,
so they ordered one from their supplier in Belgium. Part duly arrived,
correct number on the box, correct number stamped on the unit, BUT... it was
about half a cm too big in diameter so it wouldn't fit. Typical repro part.
Thought of attacking it with an angle grinder but not sure how thick the
casing is so decided against.

So it looks like a breakers job. Unlikely to be many E-Types in breakers
yards, but it's almost certain that the same unit would have been fitted to
the XJ6 Series 1, 2 and possibly 3. These seem to turn up in banger racing
quite often, so there must be some about.

Various people thought it might also be fitted to the Rover SD1, but Rimmers
could'nt find the part number - although as it isn't in any of the Lucas
catalogues this may not be relevant. Anyone near Dorking or Horsham got an
SD1 I could have a look at...?

One bloke who seemed to know what he was talking about reckoned the same
starter was used on all the early V8 Rollses, but I haven't been able to
confirm this. I seem to remember there's a major Rolls breaker in South
London, but haven't been able to track them down. Anybody know?

Any help gratefully received, as the car is off the road for want of this
one little part.

Geoff MacK

#2

"Geoff Mackenzie" <gmac (AT) chapterfive (DOT) org.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

Quote:

Anyone near Dorking or Horsham got an SD1 I could have a look at...?

Paging Dave Plowman...

Quote:

I seem to remember there's a major Rolls breaker in South
London, but haven't been able to track them down. Anybody know?

Not Sarf of the river, but http://hanwells.net/ pops up in google...

Quote:

Any help gratefully received, as the car is off the road for want of
this one little part.

Would you really want it on the road at this time of year?

Can you not get a generic solenoid and fit it as a stop-gap? What do the
E-type restorers use?

#3

Adrian wrote:

Quote:

Can you not get a generic solenoid and fit it as a stop-gap?

Or an inertia type starter motor with separate solenoid.
(Apologies if that was dismissed last time round.)

#4

"Adrian" <toomany2cvs (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

"Geoff Mackenzie" <gmac (AT) chapterfive (DOT) org.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

Anyone near Dorking or Horsham got an SD1 I could have a look at...?

Paging Dave Plowman...

I seem to remember there's a major Rolls breaker in South
London, but haven't been able to track them down. Anybody know?

Not Sarf of the river, but http://hanwells.net/ pops up in google...

No, they couldn't help.

Quote:

Any help gratefully received, as the car is off the road for want of
this one little part.

Would you really want it on the road at this time of year?

Yes! It's used all year round, apart from when there's salt on the road.

Quote:

Can you not get a generic solenoid and fit it as a stop-gap? What do the
E-type restorers use?

Didn't know there was such a thing as a generic - where would I look for
one? The restorers would normally replace the whole starter/solenoid while
the engine is out, but I'm really trying to avoid lifting the
engine...again....

Some further info since my first post - I've established that the starter
was only fitted to E-Types, 420 and very early XJ6. It's a Lucas M45G.
However, the solenoid may be the same as fitted to later cars with a
different starter - would have to look and compare.

The possibly good news is that Latchmere in Battersea have a whole load of
solenoids laying about, mainly from Rolls-Royces, so it looks as if that bit
of info was correct. I'll go up there this afternoon and have a look.

Geoff

#5

In article <6tbfvkFa5ap1U1 (AT) mid (DOT) individual.net>,
Geoff Mackenzie <gmac (AT) chapterfive (DOT) org.uk> wrote:

Quote:

Various people thought it might also be fitted to the Rover SD1, but
Rimmers could'nt find the part number - although as it isn't in any of
the Lucas catalogues this may not be relevant. Anyone near Dorking or
Horsham got an SD1 I could have a look at...?

I've got a spare in the cellar.

I'll email you.

--
*Sherlock Holmes never said "Elementary, my dear Watson" *

Dave Plowman dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk London SW
To e-mail, change noise into sound.

#6

In article <501e93a117dave (AT) davenoise (DOT) co.uk>, Dave Plowman (News)
says...

Quote:

Anyone near Dorking or
Horsham got an SD1 I could have a look at...?

I've got a spare in the cellar.

You keep your cars in some funny places, Dave.

--
Conor

I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't
looking good either. - Scott Adams

#7

"Geoff Mackenzie" <gmac (AT) chapterfive (DOT) org.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

Quote:

Can you not get a generic solenoid and fit it as a stop-gap? What do
the E-type restorers use?

Didn't know there was such a thing as a generic - where would I look for
one?

A quick google for "starter solenoid" finds
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/28

#8

Adrian wrote:

Quote:

"Geoff Mackenzie" <gmac (AT) chapterfive (DOT) org.uk> gurgled happily, sounding much
like they were saying:

Can you not get a generic solenoid and fit it as a stop-gap? What do
the E-type restorers use?

Didn't know there was such a thing as a generic - where would I look for
one?

A quick google for "starter solenoid" finds
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/28

Wrong type, innit.
Geoff's after one for a pre-engaged starter motor.

#9

Willy Eckerslyke <oss108no_spam (AT) bangor (DOT) ac.uk> gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:

Quote:

Can you not get a generic solenoid and fit it as a stop-gap? What do
the E-type restorers use?

Didn't know there was such a thing as a generic - where would I look
for one?

A quick google for "starter solenoid" finds
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/28

Wrong type, innit.
Geoff's after one for a pre-engaged starter motor.

Ah. Never seen those available separately from the starter.

#10

Adrian wrote:

Quote:

Willy Eckerslyke <oss108no_spam (AT) bangor (DOT) ac.uk> gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:

Can you not get a generic solenoid and fit it as a stop-gap? What do
the E-type restorers use?

Didn't know there was such a thing as a generic - where would I look
for one?

A quick google for "starter solenoid" finds
http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/28

Wrong type, innit.
Geoff's after one for a pre-engaged starter motor.

Ah. Never seen those available separately from the starter.

http://landroverorphanage.com/shop/article_STC1518/STC1518-Solenoid-Diesel-Starter.html

I wouldn't be at all surprised if that's the same as the Jag one.