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Re: Starter Blowing Armatures
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 5/17/2010

It was really "blowing up". The only thing I know that can cause this is the starter being driven by the engine. The armature has been oversped. Somehow the drive is hanging into the flywheel and the OR clutch isn't working. Login to read more.