The submitter states, “The starter adapter (P/N 643259) was removed due to damage caused during a ‘kick-back’.

Inspection found the bearing retaining holes had been knurled at the factory, misaligned, and coated with a greenish bearing retaining compound. The starter adapter worm drive showed signs of a heavy side load. This caused the starter adapter to bind and not release. This housing has an inspection stamp of (identification number withheld) and a date stamp of September 15, 2003.”

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