Thanks Nigel
I haven't started my engine yet so am changing the starter on the basis of
the forum's general advise. Getting the smaller starter out turned out to be
a five minute exercise. I hope that the reverse is also true.
Regards
Steve Pitt
----- Original Message -----
From: "nigel charles" <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: heavy duty starter for 912s
<nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
>
> Hi Steve
>
> Be aware that if you have had any kickbacks it is quite likely that the
> sprag clutch will need replacing as well. This is a difficult job
> needing specialist tools. As a result most of us accept that it needs
> doing professionally. Adrian Lloyd at Shobden is an expert at this and
> can even replace the sprag clutch with the engine installed (XS only).
> This is no easy task and it takes about twice the time than if the
> engine is removed. I decided to remove the engine and take it to him.
> Although my engine had had only a few kickbacks the wear was sufficient
> to warrant changing the sprag clutch - better to spend a bit more at
> this stage rather than regretting it later. Once sprag clutch wear
> starts it develops rapidly.
>
> As an aside it is looking like anyone with a 912S should seriously
> consider the uprated starter even if they have no problems so far. Sub
> idle problems etc are unlikely to be just due to a weak battery
> otherwise we would have had many instances before now.
>
> Regards
>
> Nigel Charles
>
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-
> >>server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Steven Pitt
> >>Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 20:08
> >>To: europa-list@matronics.com
> >>Subject: Europa-List: heavy duty starter for 912s
> >>
> >><steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com>
> >>
> >>Can anyone please advise on how to remove the standard starter from a
> 912S
> >>on an XS trigear, without removing the engine and replacing with a
> Heavy
> >>Duty?
> >>Thanks
> >>Steve Pitt #403
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
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