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Old 05-31-2010, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Excaliber View Post
Most likely you've wiped out the starter gear internal clutch on the starter. The starter gear will FEEL and LOOK fine, on the bench, it will fail when placed under heavy load, like cranking the engine. Thats my best guess!
I agree with that. Kramer, to ease your mind that you didn't do anything really serious you can aim your digital camera in through the fork hole and take a few shots. Not seeing any chunks of teeth, metal, etc. at the bottom of the bellhousing will make you feel better.
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