terry.mortimore
Well Known Member
Hi gang:
I picked up a used Lamar XT1201 starter for my O-320. I went to install it today for the first time and something does not seem right.
The drive gear is in the full forward position and will not rotate. I tried prying it (gently) back with a screw driver but it would not move backward or rotate. Almost felt like it was spring loaded.
I applied electrical power to it and the starter rotated, but the drive gear remained in the same position.
A sticker on the side says to service per Lamar Service information letter LS1-001. I've been to their website but could not locate this service letter.
This does not behave like any starters I've seen in the auto or heavy equipment areas, but thought I better check before I took it apart.
Is this normal operation for this starter?
Can someone point me to the Service letter?
Thanks in advance, Terry.
I picked up a used Lamar XT1201 starter for my O-320. I went to install it today for the first time and something does not seem right.
The drive gear is in the full forward position and will not rotate. I tried prying it (gently) back with a screw driver but it would not move backward or rotate. Almost felt like it was spring loaded.
I applied electrical power to it and the starter rotated, but the drive gear remained in the same position.
A sticker on the side says to service per Lamar Service information letter LS1-001. I've been to their website but could not locate this service letter.
This does not behave like any starters I've seen in the auto or heavy equipment areas, but thought I better check before I took it apart.
Is this normal operation for this starter?
Can someone point me to the Service letter?
Thanks in advance, Terry.