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fstringham7a

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RE: SkyTec Starter Arrived 07/28/2009

Got my broken starter back today. I thought some would like to see the before and after.

Before.......



Rebulit with new Sky Tec style beefed up attachment base.



Will see how it holds up!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank @ SGU and 1L8 ....RV7A... Phase 1 about to begin again:D
 
Looks good Frank. Did they deal with that under warranty or did you have to pay? (I'm wondering if mine will do the same after the first couple flights!)

Good luck with your next couple flights.
 
Be sure to check the alignment pin holes for proper depth.

After the new starter is bolted on, try shinning a light at the back of the mating surface, and look at the front for any gaps.

Good luck.
 
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Bryan Wood said:
Frank,

Was that caused by a kickback? Do you run a Lightspeed Ignition?
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necessarily mean it kicked back..In fact the collective thoughts think otherwise..More like a faulty casting or the pin at the front too long for the hole maybe.

Frank 1..Not Frank S..Thats Frank 2, cus he finished his airplane after me..:)
 
RE:Info on incident and afetrmath

Hi

I am running dual PMags.
There was no kick back.
Its was serviced and fixed under the Emag Warranty provide by SkyTec. BUT....SkyTec said that my starter was part of a batch that had a new type of casting. They said send it in and they would fix it.

This thread will give more detail:

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=45803&highlight=sky+tec

So tomorrow I will be off to 1L8 to get this new starter on and continue Phase 1.
The aircarft has 3.8 on the hobbs...........

Frank @ SGU and 1L8 ....RV7A... Phase 1
 
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RE:Handsome?

frankh said:
necessarily mean it kicked back..In fact the collective thoughts think otherwise..More like a faulty casting or the pin at the front too long for the hole maybe.

Frank 1..Not Frank S..Thats Frank 2, cus he finished his airplane after me..:)
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By any number the Frank's are handsome guys...............:eek:
Just ask them.;)

Frank2 Speaking for Frank1 and all the other Franks......OVER....

Frank2 @ SGU and 1L8 ...RV7A... Phase 1
 
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Mike S said:
Be sure to check the alignment pin holes for proper depth.

After the new starter is bolted on, try shinning a light at the back of the mating surface, and look at the front for any gaps.

Good luck.
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Mike

Thanks for the advice. I will check and report back results.....

Frank @ SGU and 1L8 ....RV7A... Phase 1
 
RE:Excellent seal

Mike S said:
Be sure to check the alignment pin holes for proper depth.

After the new starter is bolted on, try shinning a light at the back of the mating surface, and look at the front for any gaps.

Good luck.
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Hi Mike

Bolted the new SkyTec starter to the case and checked the alignment and fit.
The fit was excellent...both in pin depth and starter surface to engine case surface.

Pulled the plane out of the hanger for a static test...Worked great.

Post checkup showed no visable problems.

We continue Phase 1 tomorrow.

Thanks for the advice and suggestions very insightful and helpful.

Frank @ SGU and 1L8 ...RV7A... Phase 1
 
fstringham7a said:
Bolted the new SkyTec starter to the case and checked the alignment and fit.
The fit was excellent...both in pin depth and starter surface to engine case surface.

Pulled the plane out of the hanger for a static test...Worked great.
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Great.

Good luck in the balance of your phase 1.

Fly safe.
 
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