Hi Nigel
Thanks for the contact info - I'll give him a call.
Ours is a 912, not the 912s. I'll give Adrian a call and ask his opinion.
One thing I had thought of trying was to fine off the prop - its about 18
degrees at the moment - maybe this is restricting the speed that the starter
can turn the engine - Do you think this could be worth a try??
Thanks once again for contact info.
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: "nigel charles" <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 7:35 PM
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Cold starting problems
> <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
>
>
>>>Can anyone tell me - is it possible to remove the starter without
> taking the engine out in a 912 classic?<<
>
> The Classic engine mount obscures the starter from removal with it in
> situ. Its close proximity to the engine also means that the more
> powerful starter cannot be fitted. Modifying the frame is not possible
> as the area that needs modification also happens to be the position of
> the head of the top starboard engine mount bolt. Any upgrade to the more
> powerful starter means changing to the XS mount which means a full
> upgrade to XS firewall forward. I have done this and the new starter
> seems to solve the kickback problem. With this in mind I would say that
> the combination of the Classic and the 912S is not good unless you like
> regular sprag clutch replacements.
>
>
>>Conrad seems to be pretty well booked up at present - has anyone used
> Adrian Lloyd? If so (and he is any good) - does anyone have a contact
> number for him (or anyone else that can be recommended).<
>
> Adrian replaced my sprag clutch for me. He has done quite a few now. I
> can fully recommend him. His number is 01885 482504.
>
> Regards
>
> Nigel Charles
>
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