Starter Motor

Remember when this blog used to be about bike repair? Well I haven't had to do any major repair work on my own bikes yet, so here is an automobile starter that I took apart (I need a life..). In case anyone cares, it's from a 3.0 liter OHV Ford Taurus motor. These are ridiculously easy to replace since they're held on by 2 easily accessible bolts. Don't get me started on the DOHC motors though ...

Here's a better shot with the brushes removed:

 The solenoid can be taken apart too but it's really not that interesting. It's just a magnetic on/off switch. When its "on" the starter will rotate. When you turn the ignition key, the solenoid activates the motor and your engine can start.