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Susan, Those pull to start handles on continental engines can wear you
out
even when they are properly adjusted! I solved that problem by installing
a
Skytec light weight starter on my coupe using a push button switch. Only
draw
back is cost, and the cutting of the old starter shaft as per the
instructions. Not really hard, but you have to build a dam so that no
fillings can enter the rear engine area. then you remove the starter
cable
and can use that hole for the push button switch. Like I said it is
spendy (
around 565.00 for the starter ) plus shipping and installation. Dick L.
3041H
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Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 6:54 AM
Subject: New question re: Starter - was Re: [COUPERS-TECH] Question
regarding new throttle converter
My heartfelt thanks to all who responded to my question regarding the
new
throttle converter. We'll discuss this with the A&P and check the cable,
etc.
I'd prefer to keep the controls in the center if possible, but I'm open
to
shifting it over to the left side to make it easier.
Another question: It is also too difficult for me to pull the starter
sufficiently. In my familiarization flight, I had to ask the CFI who flew
it
down to us from Virginia to start it for me. Looks like I need to do some
strength-training especially in my right arm <grin> ... I've been meaning
to
do that but my Coupe gives me a whole new motivation.
However, if there are any good alternatives which would work better
while I
work on increasing my arm strength, I'd sure appreciate hearing about
them.
I'd like to keep my Coupe LSA-compliant while making it much easier to
operate, if possible.
Y'all are great, and I very much appreciate your sharing your wisdom
and
experiences.
Susan
1946 415-C
On Apr 10, 2006, at 10:20 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Susan,
My A&P replaced my throttle control cable/knob many years ago with an
ACS
vernier control that I bought from Aircraft Spruce. When I rebuilt the
plane
recently, I bought a new ACS control from Aircraft Spruce to replace the
old
one that was getting hard to operate. After installing the new cable and
carefully adjusting the routing to get the best angles, etc, the throttle
is
extremely easy to move. In fact, it is almost too easy to move. This
cable
is a vernier, so you have to push in the button to make large
adjustments,
and you can screw it in and out to make small adjustments. I don't know
if
this would work out well for you or not, but it may be worth looking
into. I
guess my main point is that if you install a new cable, and route it and
secure it properly, it may be easy enough for you to operate comfortably.
Old cables wear on the inside, which can cause them to bind and get hard
to
operate. They can also get caked up with dirt or dried lubricant inside,
which makes them hard to operate. Maybe all you need is a new throttle
control.
ACS ( the cable manufacturer, not Aircraft Spruce) can make custom
lengths, and put on custom fittings for you as needed. The ACS cables
are
not TSO'd (other than a few that they make for specific airplanes), so
you'd
need a 337 to make it legal, but that shouldn't be a problem.
Best Regards,
Wayne DelRossi
Alon N5618F
Hours logged since restoration: 121.9
