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Sep 7, 2009 | 09:18 PM

Trek

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From: Spokane Valley, Washington State

Starter Kickback

I have a 2008 with Screaming eagle 103 kit 255 cam. I have 230 psi and 210 in the cylinders for pressure.

The engine kicks back against the starter about 1 out of 5 starts. Sounds horrible, like the thing is grinding metal on metal.

What are my options to fix this? Stronger starter? Then what one?
ACR? Expensive option.

Thanks

Last edited by Trek; Sep 7, 2009 at 09:59 PM.

Sep 8, 2009 | 06:50 PM

firefighter156

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Compression releases installed in the heads should solve ur problem. Or upgrade ur starter to a more heavy duty model.

Sep 8, 2009 | 10:09 PM

Trek

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Originally Posted by Localprez

Compression releases installed in the heads should solve ur problem. Or upgrade ur starter to a more heavy duty model.

I've decided to upgrade to a slightly more powerful starter. From a 1.2 kw to a 1.4 kw. (I don't rmember the brand name..something with Tech in the name.) I talked to my local mechanic today and he felt that would be a better choice for my application. I hope so.....really hated the idea of taking the heads off again and going through that whole process.

Sep 9, 2009 | 10:22 AM

1997bagger

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I have cylinder pressure as high as yours and would trash a stock starter clutch, put a 1.4 allballs and bigger cables on, has been trouble free for 2 years.