Newbie in South Africa

[Justin]

Hi there, thanks for join to the group, I have a Renault 4,that came from Rhodesia way back to SA, paperwork shows as a 1974 model, It has the 850 engine, it has been stood for approximately 15 years, I have got her started, after cleaing up the fuel system, and getting spark, but I've run into a problem, the started has ground to a halt, it's a Duceliar 6135,which is a 6 volt starter, the rest of the car seems 12 volt for some reason, is there a 12 volt starter that works on a 850,the starter has 2 mounting holes in it,and a 9 tooth bendix drive, thanks for any advice on this, rgds Justin

 

[Andy McGhee]

Hi there, thanks for join to the group, I have a Renault 4,that came from Rhodesia way back to SA, paperwork shows as a 1974 model, It has the 850 engine, it has been stood for approximately 15 years, I have got her started, after cleaing up the fuel system, and getting spark, but I've run into a problem, the started has ground to a halt, it's a Duceliar 6135,which is a 6 volt starter, the rest of the car seems 12 volt for some reason, is there a 12 volt starter that works on a 850,the starter has 2 mounting holes in it,and a 9 tooth bendix drive, thanks for any advice on this, rgds Justin

Hi Justin
UK/French models changed from 6 to 12 volts in 71, I think (I had a 1970 TL which was 6V; the 72 TL I have is 12V).
The Renault part number for the 2-hole 12V starter is 7701499199 - the following list should help you track one down:

RENAULT 77 01 499 199 Starter

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[JdeW]

Welcome to the forum and good luck with finding parts.
You're living in the province of KwaZulu-Natal which is a fabulous region. Been there in 2015 on a 2 months roundtrip with my wife, a criss cross round trip from Joburg - Kruger park - Indian Ocean - KwaZulu Natal - Drakensbergen.

 

[Justin]

Hi Justin
UK/French models changed from 6 to 12 volts in 71, I think (I had a 1970 TL which was 6V; the 72 TL I have is 12V).
The Renault part number for the 2-hole 12V starter is 7701499199 - the following list should help you track one down:

RENAULT 77 01 499 199 Starter

Classic Renault 4L 1973 on recon starter motor | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Classic Renault 4L 1973 on recon starter motor at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

7701499199 Original Renault Anlasser XQ16 | eBay

Zu 2.1/ zu 2.2.

www.ebay.de

Thanks Andy

Its seems that 2 hole 6 volt and 2 hole 12 volt are directly interchangeable,which is great news,I will start shopping around for a 12 volt 2 hole unit.

Welcome to the forum and good luck with finding parts.
You're living in the province of KwaZulu-Natal which is a fabulous region. Been there in 2015 on a 2 months roundtrip with my wife, a criss cross round trip from Joburg - Kruger park - Indian Ocean - KwaZulu Natal - Drakensbergen.

Thanks,for the welcome.