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Old November 2nd 05, 12:36 AM
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Default clicking sound after failed start

There's a ratchet in that starter drive, and as the drive is locked
engaged until the engine starts and the higher RPM disengages the
locks, there'll be a rattly clicking sound from the ratchet if the prop
is turned in its normal direction of rotation.

Dan