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tomhanaway
Joined: 12 Aug 2006
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Location: Murphy, NC
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 Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:19 am Post subject: Compliments to customer service at Lycoming-Skytech starter |
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Recently some discussion went on about the Skytech starter and IO-540's.
I am also aware of some history of Lycoming service issues.
I previously wrote:
"Ok, I've got a dog in this fight since I just ordered an IO-540 from Van's as part of their promotion.
The Van's Lycoming engine comes with the LS starter on the crated engine. Since it's part of the OEM contract with Van's, it can't be changed. If you're ordering from an after market builder, you can specify the NL.
I then spoke to the tech at Sky-Tech. The LS has a higher current draw than the NL and may not turn over the engine IF you've done a shoddy wiring job. The NL is recommended for that reason.
As to kickback, that can happen depending on settings of a magneto. In my case, I plan to go with PMags for both. Skytech advised that they worked specifically with the PMag system guys to ensure that a kickback won't happen.
Bottom line-Skytech changed the recommendation from LS to NL based on several engines having slow turnover due to restrictive wiring or low battery power.
So I'll stay with the LS unless I do have a problem. If I was starting from scratch on the engine, I'd get the NL.
Subsequently, based on my phone call to Lycoming and Lycoming's follow up discussions with Skytech, Lycoming sent me a new Skytech NL starter at no additional charge, asking only that I return the unused LS starter to them.
Thank you.
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| Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject: Compliments to customer service at Lycoming-Skytech starter |
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On my Vans certified IO540 the first touch of the starter relay only moves
it about a half a blade; but the second try spins it like a top. Same
problem and same solution for the Glastar as well. I am using Odyssey 680s.
Wire 002 crimped and soldered.
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