These are the two starter relays that I had on my Stag:
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The right one is Lucas (5 Amps to engage, good to switch some 300 Amps), as used on Mini's and some other classics to drive the starter motor directly. I installed the Lucas first and it worked very well for a number of years until I got nothing-nothing. Found out that the Lucas switch itself was jamming when heated-up by the engine heat. These are still available in Malaysia, manufactured in India I believe.
Then I found the smaller type (left on the pic) sold as universal starter relay, made in Japan. As the big Lucas was an overkill anyway, I replaced it with the smaller one which, I guess, is good for some 100+ Amps (and it is not affected by the AC unloader relay as it pulls about 1.5 Amps when energised).
Miki
The right one is Lucas (5 Amps to engage, good to switch some 300 Amps), as used on Mini's and some other classics to drive the starter motor directly. I installed the Lucas first and it worked very well for a number of years until I got nothing-nothing. Found out that the Lucas switch itself was jamming when heated-up by the engine heat. These are still available in Malaysia, manufactured in India I believe.
Then I found the smaller type (left on the pic) sold as universal starter relay, made in Japan. As the big Lucas was an overkill anyway, I replaced it with the smaller one which, I guess, is good for some 100+ Amps (and it is not affected by the AC unloader relay as it pulls about 1.5 Amps when energised).
Miki
