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Old 06-25-2008, 10:22 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by rocket View Post
most starters are not engaged when they are not being used (i've never actually seen one that was continuously engaged w/ flywheel/flexplate). When the starter is engaged, the gear extends to meet the flywheel/flexplate. If there are cars that don't do it that way, i'm curious to know!
Well hybrid cars the electric drive motor is the starter too... so technicaly.. lol
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