hey guys just finished putting the 5k in my ke25, went to start it and it turns over sooo slowly and won't start.

 

do I need a high torque starter motor or just a newer standard starter.

I've got a ke70 starter on a 5k in my ke20. No warken forries.

cool! maybe just cause it's 42 years old haha

All k series starters are interchangeable.

Sure its not just a battery low on poke?

nah battery has 12v and tried a hilux battery too, probably need to check it's got 12v at the starter motor too

If you need to buy a new starter motor try getting a 7k one off a townace van about 1997 - 1999 from memory.

they are high torque and are more compact in size than 3k, 4k and 5k ones and come with a heat shild to help protect it from high Exhaust temperatures.

can pick them up from a wreckers for about $100.

Turns over my 10.8-1 compression 7k with ease.

If you need to buy a new starter motor try getting a 7k one off a townace van about 1997 - 1999 from memory.

they are high torque and are more compact in size than 3k, 4k and 5k ones and come with a heat shild to help protect it from high Exhaust temperatures.

can pick them up from a wreckers for about $100.

Turns over my 10.8-1 compression 7k with ease.

cool! thanks man

Sme 5k engines have one as well, it's a reduction gear starter. I've got one in mine, good bit of kit.

You can buy then brand new from ashdown ingram. Listed as being for a 4kj or 5kj