| LynnEdwards |
Dec 26, 2010 09:18 PM |
If the starter spins rapidly, but the engine doesn't turn, then the starter clutch is the most likely culprit. But if the starter doesn't turn at all that is something different.
Let's be sure we are talking about the same thing:
The starter clutch is a one way sprag clutch inside the engine that allows the starter to turn the engine, but when the engine starts it allows the engine to turn faster than the starter so the engine doesn't spin up the starter motor. Google "sprag clutch" for more details on how this works.
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