Glen, When the engine starts, the starter gear is still engaged with the flywheel. The movement of the flywheel against the starter clutch causes the starter gear to be thrown back into its retracted position. Essentially the same as on an auto engine. Lee
---------- Original Message ---------- From: "Glen Davis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: "Geoffrey Davis" <[email protected]> Subject: [ercoupe-tech] starter question Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 06:54:07 -0400 Gang I have a question about the starter, the one style, not the newer pushbutton design. The question is this: Is there supposed to be a spring that forces the "Bendix" gear to retract after the starter lever is released? The starter lever itself has a spring that causes it to return to the resting position but what causes the gear that engages the flywheel to retract after the start has completed? Glen Glen Davis 917 297 1111 www.ishootpictures.com ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4c7e9e1bc92ac95c45bst03duc
