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Originally Posted by funola
So you're saying the starter has to overcome only compression, and the mass and drag of an additional cylinder has no effect on starter design?
I am sure the MB engineers did their home work. Maybe the very first 240's used a lower powered starter. When an additional cylinder was added, MB decided to upgrade the 240D starter to a 300D starter for commonality and reduced cost?
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No I did not say that. I said the effect is small compared to the compression. And I said you can turn a motor with your hands if the compresson is eleminated.
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