OEX BXS0103 Starter Motor – 12V 9-Tooth CW Bosch Style for Holden & Bedford 6-Cylinder
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This listing is for: OEX BXS0103 Starter Motor – 12V 9-Tooth CW Bosch Style for Holden & Bedford 6-Cylinder
Part Number: BXS0103
Brand: OEX
Type: Starter Motor
The OEX BXS0103 Starter Motor is a high-quality Bosch-style replacement designed for Holden and Bedford six-cylinder engines from the 1960s through to the 1980s. Built to deliver dependable cranking performance, this 12-volt, 1.4 kW unit features a 9-tooth pinion and a compact two-hole Bosch mount for straightforward, direct-fit installation.
Sourced from ISO-certified manufacturers and tested to original equipment standards, this new (non-remanufactured) starter motor provides the strength, reliability, and performance you can trust in classic and working vehicles alike.
Key Features
• High-torque 12 V starter motor with 9-tooth pinion gear
• Bosch-style two-hole mounting for easy installation
• Clockwise rotation and 1.4 kW output for reliable cold starts
• Fully new construction – no exchange or core return required
• Precision-machined pinion (25 mm diameter) and durable housing
• ISO-certified manufacturing with strict quality control
• Comprehensive warranty: 3 years passenger / 1 year commercial use
Specifications
Part Number: BXS0103
Brand: OEX
Type: Starter Motor (Bosch Style)
Voltage: 12 V
Power Rating: 1.4 kW
Rotation: Clockwise (CW)
Number of Teeth: 9
Pinion Diameter: 25 mm
Pinion at Rest: 5 mm
Flange Diameter: 82 mm
Mount Centres: 105 mm
Mount Hole Diameter: 10 mm
Overall Length: 240 mm
Mount Type: 2-Hole Bosch Pattern
Clutch Type: Dry
Weight: 3.54 kg
Condition: New (Not Remanufactured)
Warranty: 3-Year Passenger / 1-Year Commercial
Vehicle Compatibility
The OEX BXS0103 suits a wide range of Holden six-cylinder models and Bedford vans fitted with 12 V systems and Bosch-style mounts, including:
• Holden EH, EJ, HD, HR, HK, HT, HG, HQ, HJ, HX, HZ – 149 / 161 / 173 / 179 / 186 / 202 cu in (Red/Blue/Black) engines
• Holden Commodore VB, VC, VH, VK – 1.9 L Starfire 4 and 2.8 L / 3.3 L Blue/Black sixes
• Holden Monaro – HK, HT, HG, HQ, HJ 6-cylinder models
• Holden Torana – LC, LJ, LH, LX, Sunbird UC with 4 cyl and 6 cyl red motor options
• Holden Statesman and Belmont/ Kingswood/ Premier – 6-cylinder models across HK–HZ series
• Bedford CF Vans – 3.3 L petrol models (1979–1988)
This starter motor is the preferred Bosch-style option for retrofitting or replacing Lucas and Delco units, offering improved reliability, quicker cranking speeds, and direct compatibility with existing wiring.
Engine Compatibility
• GMH 138 / 149 / 161 / 173 / 179 / 186 / 202 (Red, Blue, and Black 6-cylinder engines)
• 1.9 L 1X / 19G Starfire 4-cylinder engines
• Bedford 3.3 L B33 petrol engines
Cross Reference
Bosch Equivalent: SR0409X
Holden/GMH Applications: Various (Red/Blue/Black 6 cyl)
OEX Reference: BXS0103
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