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Old 01-10-2012, 11:10 AM   #267 (permalink)
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As far as I know there just aren't any starter motors that are designed for CONTINUOUS use. They have plenty of power, but are designed to have plenty of time to cool down between uses.

If anyone has experience with TRUCK starters, please chime in, but if they are ANYTHING like car starters they are not the right thing to use.

If you are looking for an affordable motor that could work, you might be able to find a used forklift motor of the right size.
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