Need help identifying this starter motor

[VintageandClassic]

Not sure what this fits, its an old thing possibly 1930s??. its a lucas and the number on the body is 270300, it has 10 teeth on the pinion. its a 12v.

would appreciate any help given.

 

[PEG]

I do recognise that archaic inertia return spring,set-up...cannot remember what off...could be british,Austin,Wolseley,Humber,maybe.

It's used,and someone has painted the spoons,off it...

Try the forums of our collecting folk,with the Lucas number,as a search.

 

[VintageandClassic]

Its been reconditioned so its been freshly painted and thats the area we were thinking as well thank you, i'll have a look on those other threads thank you.

 

[Squid]

Have you tried emailing Lucas?

 

[VintageandClassic]

i didnt think that would be an option, are they still going??

 

[Squid]

i didnt think that would be an option, are they still going??

Lucas Electrical – Lucas Bulbs, Wiper Blades and Switchgear - http://lucaselectrical.co.uk

Used to have a factory in Acton years back at CAV

 

[VintageandClassic]

already emailed them yesterday. no reply yet, don't think they deal with starters anymore by the looks. just a few bits and pieces.

 

[Marvo]

Unlikely it's off a car because there's no solenoid built into it. More likely a boat or tractor or truck or something commercial. Also most car starter motors had 2 ears at the front with bolt holes in them for mounting.

 

[Marvo]

After a bit of digging around I might be wrong. I know it's not identical but it looks very similar to this rotax unit that went on a 1923-1924 Sunbeam....

 

[Marvo]

After a bit more scratching I think we might have a winner;

Actually not, the gear has a collar on it and your doesn't. Pretty damn close though....

 

[VintageandClassic]

Yeah we were thinking some sort of commercial/boat as its earth return, that 2nd picture does look awfully close to our starter but as you say the collar on the pinion is what sets it apart, i thought it wouldve been an older model than 47 - 53? either way we are getting close thank you for your help much appreciated.