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RAC517 High Torque Starter Motor

RAC517 High Torque Starter Motor
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£298.80
£249.00 Ex VAT

This product is currently out of stock


Starter motor direct replacement for Ford Taunus and Cologne engines. Commonly known as the Taunus (in Germany) and Cologne engines. This unit is also direct replacement for Capri, Granada, Sierra & Scimitar. Strong and powerful, offset gear-reduced starter motor, delivering huge cranking torque through a set of steel internal gears. Lightweight, compact and... table

Powerlite products are now sold and supported by SNG Barratt — same quality, even better service. Contact us to find out more! Call Powerlite direct on 00 44 1384 261984 or email us on sales@powerlite-units.com for more information.

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RAC517_data_sheet_13_May_2026.pdf

Product Information

Starter motor direct replacement for Ford Taunus and Cologne engines.

FITS
MakeModelEngine sizeYear
Ford17M1.71967 - 1972
Ford20M2.31967 - 1972
Ford26M2.51967 - 1972
FordCapri I2.31969 - 1974
FordCapri III2.01978 - 1979
FordCapri III2.81981 - 1985
FordConsul2.31972 - 1975
FordGranada II2.31972 - 1985
FordGranada II2.8i1977 - 1985
FordGranada II V62.01977 - 1985
FordSierra I2.8i1982 - 1985
FordSierra I XR4i2.81982 - 1985
FordTaunus2.01975 - 1982
FordTaunus V62.01975 - 1982
FordTaunus V62.31975 - 1982
ReliantScimitar GTC2.81980 - 1986
ReliantScimitar GTE2.81980 - 1986
SPECIFICATION
Kilowatts1.40 kW
Teeth 9
Voltage12 V
Weight4.00 kg
Product CodeRAC517
ManufacturerPowerlite
Stock Level
ConditionNew
Weight4Kg
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