The Ford Barn - View Single Post

19Fordy · 07-31-2020, 11:03 AM

When the starter drive engages flywheel and spins, does the inertia and much faster rotation of the flywheel, upon starting, cause the starter gear to withdraw it's contact with the flywheel after the engine starts?

07-31-2020, 11:03 AM	#19
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,936	Re: Ratchet style starter drive retract When the starter drive engages flywheel and spins, does the inertia and much faster rotation of the flywheel, upon starting, cause the starter gear to withdraw it's contact with the flywheel after the engine starts?