Understanding Different Starter Engagement Types | Delco Remy Tech Tip

A starter engagement system is responsible for engaging the pinion
with the ring gear, keeping the pinion engaged while cranking, and
disengaging the pinion after the engine starts. There are three different types of starter engagement systems that can be used in
vehicles: 1 › Positive shift, 2 › Soft start, 3 › Indexing drive
In this tech tip video, we walk through how each works, as well as where it's most likely to be used.
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