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John -
I have one of the one of the old model starters. Can't remember the brand. I had it put on by an engine shop in Anchorage, Alaska when the starter adapter went south on my trip. I recently replaced it with a lighter starter. It has 114 hours since the overhaul. I'll sell it for $250 + shipping.
Let me know.
Cheers,
John
On Mon, 28 May 2012 13:17:00 -0400, Paul Miller <pjdmiller@gmail.com> wrote:
You will need to lift the engine a few inches to remove the adapter. Options for repair are numerous. My recommendation is the older Prestolite or tcm starter from a qualified overhaul shop. it weighs more but starts faster and won't destroy the adapter. Welcome to the club.
Paul Greetings,
I have been flying my Legacy for one year now and have accumulated 80 hours flight time. My Legacy is equipped with a Continental IO-550-N engine.
At hour 70, I removed the ISKRA starter as a preemptive measure to preserve the starter adapter. I replaced it with a SkyTec starter. All has been well for the next 10 hours. However, now at 80 hours, it appears I am getting starter slippage. While starting the engine, I'll get a couple blades of rotation --- and then the prop will stop turning (at a compression stroke), but it sounds as if the starter motor is continuing to turn with full power. Stop cranking. Then resume, I'll get a few more blades of rotation, and then the prop will stop turning, while the starter motor continues with full power.
Is this what a failed starter adapter sounds like? Request advice on how to proceed from other Legacy, ES, and IV, (equipped with Continental IO-550-N) owner/builders who have had similar experience and successfully resolved the issue
Thank you, John
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