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Just doing the annual inspection on my L320 and noticed that the pinion gear
on the starter can be moved laterally about 1/16 inch.  I am not sure how
much slop is acceptable but if not attended to, the pinion could eventually
start slipping on the starter ring gear and destroy it.

I have a few questions for anyone who can help.

1. Can someone tell me how much lateral movement is acceptable?
2.  What is the normal repair procedure for this problem?
3.  Is there a repair kit available for the starter so that I could replace
the worn bushing?
4.  Can I buy just the gear box that is attached to the starter?
5.  Do I have to replace the entire starter?

The starter is a Lycoming light weight starter which was on the factory new
Lycoming O-320-D1F which I purchased from Neico Aviation, shipped 2/4/91.

Any help would be appreciated.  If you can not find the answers to my
questions perhaps you can provide a contact at Lycoming.

Bob Jude
N65BJ

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