The starter on the L seems to have a lot more "zip" if you will when cranking the motor over compared to the starter on my SD. It's been so long since I owned my 123 I do no recall how the starter operated on it.

Anyway, I'm wondering how fast the starter is supposed to crank over the 617? Maybe you guys that have both can comment or an audio clip of a good starter cranking over a cool motor.

If mine is about to crap, I'll install the extra one I have in the garage.

Thanks!

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