> Hi Guys,
> Help me diagnose a starter problem, please.
> Push the starter button and the separate (on the firewall) contactor goes
> "click", but the starter does not engage(power up) to turn the engine.
> Repeat action 1-3 times and eventually the little cranker does its work.
> All ideas appreciated!
> Tommy James<><
>
     Tommy,

       I would first use voltmeter to check that you are getting 12 volts
 from the firewall contactor to the starter when you make the first try
 at starting. You probably will need help with this unless you can rig
 the meter into the cockpit for safety. If voltage gets to starter and
 it does not engage, the next suspect is the solenoid (contactor)on the
 starter. IMHO

     Kelly Troyer