Starter motor BMC-Thornycroft 2.8 (2800) 12V 2.8kW

Description

Starter motor for the BMC-Thornycroft 2.8 (2800), part of the well-known British BMC/Leyland engine family installed in small motor cruisers and sailboats for decades. Direct replacement for the original starter motor, featuring the same mounting dimensions, tooth count, and rotation direction as the original.

✔️ 12V / 2.8 kW starter motor with 10-tooth pinion
✔️ Spigot diameter 101 mm, 3 mounting holes, mounting bracket at +65°
✔️ Clockwise (CW) rotation direction

Technical specifications

• Voltage: 12V
• Power output: 2.8 kW
• Pinion tooth count: 10
• Spigot diameter: 101 mm
• Mounting holes: 3
• Bracket mounting angle: +65°
• Rotation direction: clockwise (CW)

Suitable for

BMC

• 2.8 (2800) Thornycroft

Please note:

The BMC/Leyland engine family featured multiple starter motor variants with differing tooth counts, spigot diameters, and power outputs (1.5, 1.8, 2.5, and 2.8 versions). Before ordering, verify the tooth count (10) and spigot diameter (101 mm) on your old starter motor or data plate.

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