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The "e;Road Gang"e; Series of Starters were introduced in 2000 on Caterpillar 24v Starters utilizing the semi-solid link solenoid design. Plans are to convert all production to this style of solenoids throughout 2001-2002.
The reason for this change is that by using an In-Ward Plunger design (like Nippondenso) it helps eliminate "e;Sticking"e; of the contact disc caused by low batteries, which has always been a problem with the 37-41-42MT series starters. Now the plunger spring as well as the contact return spring will "e;Pull"e; the contact disc away for the studs when the hold-in coil is de-energized, resulting in fewer "e;Sticking"e; problems.