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Re: [GMCnet] High torque starter? [message #326148 is a reply to message #326134] Sat, 18 November 2017 13:25 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Johnny,
I do not know, but will try to find out.
Believe it is not that , but a standard material and the torque is derived
from the gear reduction. Have not looked inside it or have no idea as to
how it works. I'm sure others out there know much more about them.

On Sat, Nov 18, 2017 at 5:38 AM, Johnny Bridges via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> I rebuilt the stock starter on the coach I swapped for the Ratrod toad.
> Basically, front bushing failure (worn egg shaped) was the crux of the
> problem. Of course, this led to overcurrent, meaning the commutator
> needed to be cleaned up. Bushing and brushes were cheap. Wear latex
> gloves, the
> soot is hard to wash off your hands.
> Jim, is the 'hi torque' starter what used to be called 'magne-quench' or
> is that something else?
>
> --johnny
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> 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
> Braselton, Ga.
> "I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me
> in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
>
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