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</head><body><p class="io-ox-signature">I took the advice of several on the List and Forum, and had the starter for my BJ8 overhauled. I installed it and gave it a whirl; I was caught off guard at how fast the engine turned over and fired-up, and over-revved the engine for a couple seconds. I won't say it was as fast as a geared starter, but it spun the engine plenty fast, and much faster than I recall it ever working. All this time--over 30 years' ownership of this car--I just assumed that Lucas starters sounded like it was all they could do to crank with the 'rnh-rnh-rnh' sound; like the starters on most piston aircraft engines I've flown (most of these planes were seriously under-batteried).<br></p><p class="io-ox-signature"><br></p><p class="io-ox-signature">Thanks to all who provided advice. Now, I gotta get the starter on the BN2 done.<br></p><p class="io-ox-signature"><br></p><p class="io-ox-signature">Bob<br></p><p class="io-ox-signature"><br></p><p class="io-ox-signature">--------------------------------<br>Bob Spidell - San Jose, CA</p></body></html>