[FWDLK] Hamtramck Hummingbird

[Jason Rogers <jrogers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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