REFLECTOR: Franklin starter

[Laurence Coen]

Mike,

My "Pat Goodman" starter as delivered had a mounting flange that was so 
warped I could see between the accessory case and the starter.  Pat promised 
to replace it about 8 years ago and I'm still waiting.  I think if you go to 
a NAPA store and buy a new starter, swap nose pieces, your problem may be 
solved.  It's a Honda Civic starter.  I have the part # out at the hanger 
and can send it to you next time.  I machined a new nose piece/adapter and 
my Civic starter spins the Franklin hot or cold very nicely.  If you take 
your "Pat Goodman" starter apart you may find badly worn bearings that could 
be your hot start problem.

Larry Coen
N136LC
SE/RG Franklin IVO
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: MikeWatsonSpg at cs.com
  To: reflector at tvbf.org
  Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 10:10 AM
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Unstuck At KOBE


  The mechanism that locks the motor shaft to the gear that
  engages the flywheel broke.

  After inspecting the locking assemble of the skytec starter,
  I do not feel comfortable using it on the Franklin engine, it
  is too fragile. The Pat Goodman starter is bullet proof, but
  lacks the torque needed to start a hot Franklin engine.

  Which starter are you Franklin drivers using?

  Mike W.


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