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what the fu*k, starter motors gone mad

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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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ok so the other day my old starter packed up, went and got a new recon one fitted it went to start it and i get a high pitch screaming noise from it, still started thou.
took it back and got a replacement and it's doing the same and got told the first one was for 1990-1995 cvh and had a diffrent power output!
anyone else had this problem? or is it just me?
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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Sounds like the bendix is not releasing from the flywheel and is being overspun by the engine.

That is a very quick way to set the starter motor alight when the bearings overheat.
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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ive had this happen to, had to jump out and disconnect the battery as it wouldnt turn off!
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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no it doesn't over run it just makes a high screaming noise when cracked.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Sounds like fly wheel ring gear teeth are fucked to me.
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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the fly wheels fine took the bottom cover off today and had a look.
tryed everything i can think off but nothing
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