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Old 18-09-09, 09:07 AM   #9
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Default Re: Won't start the first time but second try is normally goods

blackj, please clarify, is it turning the engine on first attempt?

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Originally Posted by s7uyj View Post
They have a solenoid that as you turn the starter motor it pushes the gear on the starter into the the gear on the engine, then when released it retracts back away from the engine to allow it to spin without causing damage, so nearly right with the clutch thing!
No it doesn't. Have you seen inside of an SV motor?
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