Starter Motor BMC 1.5 Leyland Thornycroft Captain 12V 2.7kW

Description

Starter motor for the BMC 1.5 (1500), used as Leyland and Thornycroft BMC Captain in numerous sailboats and motor cruisers. Direct replacement for the original starter motor, featuring the same mounting dimensions, number of teeth, and rotation direction.

✔️ 12V / 2.7 kW starter motor with 10-tooth pinion
✔️ Pilot diameter 89 mm, 3 mounting holes, mounting bracket at +45°
✔️ Clockwise (CW) rotation direction

Technical specifications

• Voltage: 12V
• Power output: 2.7 kW
• Number of pinion teeth: 10
• Pilot diameter: 89 mm
• Mounting holes: 3
• Bracket mounting angle: +45°
• Rotation direction: clockwise (CW)

Suitable for

BMC

• 1.5 (1500) Leyland / Thornycroft / BMC Captain

Please note:

The BMC/Leyland engine family featured multiple starter motor variants with differing tooth counts and pilot diameters (1.8, 2.5, and 2.8 kW versions have a different pilot diameter). Before ordering, please check the tooth count (10) and pilot diameter (89 mm) on your old starter motor or nameplate.

No marine part number documented for this version — compare the pilot diameter and tooth count with your original.