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Golf Loon
21-09-2006, 07:55 PM
Will a Petrol Starter motor start a diesel Mk1?
I have some Mk2 ones that should be stronger, but will it be enough?

brackie
21-09-2006, 08:01 PM
Not a hope mate. Petrol compression ratio = ~ 10:1 diesel = ~23.5:1
The diesel starter has heaps more windings and a lot more work to do ;)

gldgti
23-09-2006, 11:21 PM
have a spare diesel starter around the place i think - ask if you want one and i'll dig up a price - if it's willing to part with me :-)