>Intend to look at the larger starter and see what is under the cover.
I just wonder if the cover over the end can be cut away a little and
reshaped to accommodate the engine mount on the classic.<
Been there, done it. There is insufficient space. The upper bolt of the
starter would protrude inside the aperture of the starboard upper engine
mount. I concluded that it is impractical to modify the engine mount and
have decided to modify my Classic to XS firewall forward specification.
This gives several advantages:
1. Access to the rear of the engine is much easier.
2. Starter removal and even sprag clutch change is possible with the
engine fitted.
3. Lower cowl removal and refitting is easier as the radiators do not
need detaching.
4. Prop ground clearance is improved reducing blade damage from stones
during taxy and slightly less chance of prop strike.
The main disadvantages are:
1. Price
2. Work required to complete modification.
Nigel Charles
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