Another thought.  

The pinion must be keyed somehow to the starter shaft.  If this key is
sheared there might be enough friction to spin the pinion under no load but
not when engaged with the ring gear.  

Said friction may account for the burnt smell.

Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying Julington Creek
30 07.695N 081 38.484W



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