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Hi Sean. Before you start looking at the engine as the culprit, check out the generator. Think about it. The shaft most likely broke because the generator wouldn't turn. If it was an engine drive problem, the shaft would not break, the generator would just stop turning. The usual culprit is the generator - i.e. the generator starting to lock up (or actually locking up) vs. anything in the engine. Shouldn't be any reason to get into your engine unless your A&P sees some sort of damage at the generator drive on the engine side. An engine teardown at this point would be a piece of very costly advice. The generator shaft is the weak point - usually by design - in the generator system and, while a broken shaft doesn't happen that often, it does happen.....usually with no damage to the engine. First suggestion is to inspect the generator - it'll mostly likely have a problem - along with the generator drive system for any damage, then proceed from there. Your A&P should know what to do. Tom Graziano A&P I.A. ============================================================================== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm
