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Old 06-06-2009, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by patrickt View Post
David, that is very cool. Removing the extra aluminum from the perimeter of the circle doesn't weaken it for starter motor purposes? Or is the amount of stress put on it while cranking really just not enough to matter?
Does removing material weaken the perimeter...yet. But, there is actually very little torque required to start the motor so it is not a big deal.

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