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Old 02-12-2024, 11:43 AM   #12
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Default Re: Slow starter

I added some slides to Post #10 that explains the starting gear ratios. The gear ratio of the starter to ring gear is 115/11 or 10.5:1. In this case, 3 lbs-ft of torque is multiplied to 31.5 lbs-ft. Running a 12V battery should double the torque.
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