jeffcoslacker wrote:
>
> This must be some kind of high torque, possibly reduction type starter
> for a high-comp motor? Otherwise I can't see spending so much time
> trying to fix it....
>
> The current comes from the battery cable lug once the relay portion is
> enegized, which powers the windings that cause the pinion gear to throw
> rearward, which then powers up the starter's main windings and gets the
> motor turning...if the pinion gets stuck unable to withdraw from the
> flywheel power continues to be fed to the starter as the circuit is
> closed until it drops back to rest...the clutch mechanism or improper
> shimming could be the culprit, but if it sounds ok now (no dragging,
> screech or binding) I'd think you're good...
>
>

no, it's a stock starter, but a HD one. And actually, it's not that
bad... my buddy can R&R and rebuild a starter now in about 20 minutes.
Rebuild kits are cheaper than new starters.