Return-Path: Received: from pop3.olsusa.com ([63.150.212.2] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.5.6) with ESMTP id 1125648 for rob@logan.com; Sun, 03 Mar 2002 13:55:05 -0500 Received: from imo-d02.mx.aol.com ([205.188.157.34]) by pop3.olsusa.com (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-71866U8000L800S0V35) with ESMTP id com for ; Sun, 3 Mar 2002 11:50:29 -0500 Received: from PTACKABURY@aol.com by imo-d02.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v32.5.) id k.175.4780812 (4410) for ; Sun, 3 Mar 2002 11:53:09 -0500 (EST) From: PTACKABURY@aol.com Message-ID: <175.4780812.29b3aef4@aol.com> Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 11:53:08 EST Subject: Re: DQ update To: lancair.list@olsusa.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailing-List: lancair.list@olsusa.com Reply-To: lancair.list@olsusa.com <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> << Lancair Builders' Mail List >> <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<--->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> Charlie: I had a less dramatic experience caused by a similar kickback. Undetected damage caused by (I think) kickbacks resulted in a cracked then broken housing on the B & C starter on my Lyc O-320 eqpt Long EZ. The starter finally gave up and moved far enough away from the flywheel that it would not engage. This of course happened at a most unfortunate time and location--half way down the Baja on Easter eve. However, after a day's worth of fretting and some chewing gum I was able to make a field repair and return home. Bill Bainbridge was quick with a starter fix and I rewired the ign to remove the key switch and install two mag toggles and a starter push button. This arrangement allows me to spin the motor and then fire the ign--an arrangement similar to the change you described. I find this simple, more positive arrangement works fine and have had no kickback problems or broken housings over several years of use. You will like it!! paul >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LML website: http://members.olsusa.com/mkaye/maillist.html LML Builders' Bookstore: http://www.buildersbooks.com/lancair Please remember that purchases from the Builders' Bookstore assist with the management of the LML. Please send your photos and drawings to marvkaye@olsusa.com. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>