PEH, thanks for these tips. I was totally oblivious to these specifics of the starter. I simply thought you turn the switch to apply current. The current hits the solenoid engaging the Bendix mechanism while at the same time the starter motor turns the gear. I never thought about any specific timing. I have not had to replace a starter in over 10 years. I've never had one apart other than to remove a solenoid to clean it.

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84 300D Turbodiesel 190K with 4 speed manual sold in 03/2012