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RAC418B Pre Crossflow High Torque Starter Motor

£264.00
£220.00 Ex VAT

Lotus Cortina with 135T ring gear only Strong, powerful, offset gear-reduced starter motor, delivering huge cranking torque through a set of steel internal gears. Lightweight, compact and durable this unit starts the engine faster with immense power, whilst drawing less current from the battery. See RAC418 for 110 tooth ring gear and RAC418A for 132 tooth ring gear.... table

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RAC418B_data_sheet_28_May_2026.pdf

Product Information

Direct replacement for original unit. FITS 135T RING GEAR ONLY. CHECK THE NUMBER OF TEETH BEFORE FITTING
See RAC418 for 110 tooth ring gear and RAC418A for 132 tooth ring gear.
FITS
Make Model Engine size Year
Ford Cortina MK2 1600 1966 - 1970
Ford Cortina MK3 1600 1962 - 1968
Ford Escort MK1 1600 1967 - 1975
Lotus Cortina - 10 tooth with 135 teeth ring gear 1600 1963 - 1970
SPECIFICATION
Kilowatts 1.40 kW
Teeth 10
Voltage 12 V
Weight 3.40 kg
Product Code RAC418B
Manufacturer Powerlite
Stock Level
Condition New
Weight 3.4Kg

FITS
Make	Model	Engine size	Year
Ford	Cortina MK2	1600	1966 - 1970
Ford	Cortina MK3	1600	1962 - 1968
Ford	Escort MK1	1600	1967 - 1975
Lotus	Cortina - 10 tooth with 135 teeth ring gear	1600	1963 - 1970

SPECIFICATION
Kilowatts	1.40 kW
Teeth	10
Voltage	12 V
Weight	3.40 kg