Re: [FWDLK] Hamtramck Hummingbird

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tell me when they started using it and I'll see if I can find an SAE paper
on it.

Dave Casey
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From: "Jason Rogers" <jrogers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 6:28 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Hamtramck Hummingbird


> So, what is the deal with this unique-sounding starter?  Some people
> love the sound (vweee-dee-dee-dee-dee...), some hate it (especially when
> the engine won't start).  I understand it is a reduction-gear starter,
> and I guess the gears are spurred (as opposed to helical gears), causing
> the unique sound?  Then there's the unique spin-down sound, sounds like
> it's spinning on ball-bearings.  Is there anyone on the list that can
> provide an engineering history on this starter - how its design compares
> with more "conventional" starters?
>
> Jason Rogers
> '55 Belvedere
>
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