Zach's KR has an O-200 and had the old Delco pull type starter that's akin to the 1950s Chevy foot starter. That type of starter has a sprag clutch to drive the Bendix that that is around $650 to replace when it fails. I killed two of them in my KR before I upgraded to a much lighter Sky-tec starter. Unfortunately, when you do the upgrade you have to cut the starter pinion shaft off inside the accessory case. That is a nasty job that fills your engine full of abrasives in the process. Both the Sky-tec and B&C light weight starters are fabulous replacements for the antique Delcos or even the more modern Presto-lite key starters. Since his engine was already due for some major work, and he had another engine that had already been converted for a different starter, it was a good time to make the change.
Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:14 PM
From: "MS" <[email protected]>
To: "Zachary Martine via KRnet" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: KRnet> N211LF Back In Action!
From: "MS" <[email protected]>
To: "Zachary Martine via KRnet" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: KRnet> N211LF Back In Action!
Starters
Steve Bennett used Suburu starters on his engines . . . don't know how far back. He considered them the best of the bunch. I can say I've never had a moment's trouble with the one on my 2180. My earlier KR had a Revmaster & I don't know what Joe uses. Anybody?
Mike
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