Newps wrote:
The starter bolts to the starter adapter. When you turn the key the
starter spins the adapter which in turn spins the engine. The new
starter operates a little differently from the original. The difference
is in how it engages and disengages. Lightweight starter and standard
starter adapter do not work for very long. You're right they bolt right
up but they don't play well for long.

Guy Byars wrote:
I'm not sure I understand, the flyweight starter from Sky-Tec is a bolt on
replacement for the original. What adapter are you talking about?


"Newps" wrote in message
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Do not get the lightweight starters without also replacing the starter
adapter with the model that works with these type starters. Call
Niagara Airparts and they will explain it all.

On the O-470 the starter is always engaged, and a coil
spring clutch acts as a one-way drive . What would the new drive
adapter have that's different?
We put a Lamar starter on an O-470, and it was so gutless
that we ended up buying another old Prestolite to replace it. Those
permanent magnets are only so powerful. I think the Skytecs or
Magnaflites might be better; we use Magnaflites on three 172s and they
work OK.

Dan