----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- In a message dated 8/25/00 11:40:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> John can you be more specific on the adjustments? OK. Here is Cessna Service Letter 21 dated 9/19/46 Subject: Method of adjusting Starter Control The object of this adjustment is to make sure that the satrter gears are fully engaged before electrical contact is made, to prevent breakage of starter gear teeth. 1. Turn "OFF" all switches 2. Engage starter gear by pushing with thumb on gear shaft and rotating propellor slowly until shaft moves into crankcase. (Engaged Position) 3. Hold the shaft in the engaged position and pull back on starter lever until the bottom point just touches the starter gear shaft, but does not compress inner springs in the starter shaft. 4. Adjust the bolt on the starter arm so that the switch button is depressed completely. The locknut may have to be moved to the other side of the arm to obtain this adjustment. [See my note below] 5. Check for 1/16" clearance between [the bottom point] of the starter lever and gear shaft when the arm is fully released. Notes: On point 4 above: Adjust the bolt so that the switch is just pressed far enough to make contact. You want to ensure that the starter gear is fully engaged BEFORE power is applied. The inner springs in the gear shaft will allow that final pull to close the circuit. Make sure the return spring is installed on the starter arm and that it is sufficent to pull the arm back and create the 1/16" clearance. Also from Cessna: "Continental Motors advise us that if this adjustment is right, it is impossible to chew up the gears on the starter or the gear in the engine. Let's go with them on that, and see that all our airplanes are adjusted right" John __________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from this list please send mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A The Email You Want. http://www.topica.com/t/16 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
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