Starting System Description

Manufacturer - NipponDenso.
Type - RA1.4.
Weight - 3.75 kg (8.27 lb)
Output - 1.4 kW
Rated Time - 30 seconds
Rotation - Clockwise, viewed from pinion end

The starter is of the pre-engaged type; located at the rear left-side of the engine.

When the starter is operated from the key-switch, the engagement lever moves the pinion into mesh with the engine ring gear teeth, the electrical contacts within the solenoid complete the high power circuit and the starter motor operates to turn the engine.







The starter motor control relay is, relay number 5, located inside the engine compartment enclosure (left side of vehicle RHD and right side of vehicle on LHD).







The starter drive plate is attached to the rear of the crankshaft by eight bolts.







A timing disc, for the engine speed sensor, is spot-welded to the front face of the starter drive plate.