I believe my starter has gone South. Last several starts the prop has spun slower than normal. Thought it was because of the cold we had in North Ga. The last start at Marco Island, Fl. the prop start was lethargic, and the battery was pulled down quickly to below 10 volts. Fortunately I had installed an electronic mag last inspection so enough was there to get it started. I just had the battery tested at two different shops and both said it’s good (and it’s only 5 months old).
Gonna pull the cowl, check power at the starter contact, then the power to the starter. Also will check grounding resistance at the starter. If that’s all good, then based on my talk with the Skytec folks, it the starter. I currently have the Skytec NL starter. Anyone running a different starter. Also, is the chain ring teeth 149, or 122. 5 years and 525 hours on the starter. All recommendations appreciated.
Fortunately at our home base at FD51 so at least I’m good with the repair work.
Gonna pull the cowl, check power at the starter contact, then the power to the starter. Also will check grounding resistance at the starter. If that’s all good, then based on my talk with the Skytec folks, it the starter. I currently have the Skytec NL starter. Anyone running a different starter. Also, is the chain ring teeth 149, or 122. 5 years and 525 hours on the starter. All recommendations appreciated.
Fortunately at our home base at FD51 so at least I’m good with the repair work.