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Old 06-26-2011, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by vstech View Post
Starter bendix failure...
Technically speaking, there is no Bendix in the W123 starters. Bendix type starters were phased out in the 60's. The Bosch starter is an over-running clutch type with a solenoid and a lever to engage a pinion gear on a one way clutch, which drives the ring gear. The solenoid also operate a high current contactor which supply juice to the starter motor.
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