MicroStart to replace the original 5” inertia type. Perfect for motorsport applications, the new MicroStart will fit a whole range of vehicles including the MG Midget, MGA, MGB (early inertia type only) MGTD, MGTF, Bristol straight 6, Sunbeam Alpine and Triumph Herald to name but a few. Negative earth applications only.

Another first from Powerlite in the form of the world’s smallest ever starter motor – a MicroStart to replace the original 5” inertia type. Perfect for motorsport applications, the new MicroStart will fit a whole range of vehicles including the MG Midget, MGA, MGB (early inertia type only) MGTD, MGTF, Bristol straight 6, Sunbeam Alpine and Triumph Herald to name but a few. Weighing just 2.4 kilos, this tiny unit kicks out 1.3 kW of high torque power via an epicyclic gearbox. The nose cone is machined out of sturdy, solid aluminium and features an embossed Powerlite logo. The entire unit is not much longer than a ballpoint pen – perfect for tight, compact race engines.(Please note this unit is only suitable for Negative earth applications) .

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Supported models :

• Sprite MK1 ( 948 ) ( 1958-1961 )
• Sprite MK2 early ( 948 ) ( 1961-1964 )
• Sprite MK2 late ( 1098 ) ( 1961-1964 )
• Sprite MK3 ( 1098 ) ( 1964-1966 )
• Sprite MK4 ( 1275 ) ( 1966-1971 )
• Bristol staight 6 engine
• Midget MK1 ( 948 ) ( 1961-1964 )
• Midget MK2 ( 1098 ) ( 1964-1966 )
• Midget MK3 ( 1275 ) ( 1966-1974 )
• MG TD ( 1250 ) ( 1950-1953 )
• MG TF ( 1250/1466 ) ( 1953-1955 )
• MG MGA - replaces inertia type ( 1489/1588 ) ( 1955-1962 )
• MG MGB - replaces inertia type ( 1798 ) ( 1962-1967 )
• Sunbeam Alpine
• Triumph Herald ( 948/1147/1296 )

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Kilowatts : 1.3 kW
Teeth : 9
Voltage : 12 V
Weight : 2.40 kg