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Steve and I had the B & C starter installed in our Tiger quite a bit ago. He could give you more about installation, costs etc. Sometimes the engine turns over with two blades..... such little drain on the battery even on the coldest of days. I'd highly recommend it !
I have used the B & C starter in a number of aircraft and can highly recommend them, although not cheap they are great, as Neita says starts within 2 blades turning over plus they go on for ever, contact Bill Bainbridge at B & C on 316 283 8662 and give him my regards from down under.
I put one on my 75 Tiger last year and I am pleased with the results. You will have to modify the starter/alternator strap, and the baffling on the front will have to be filed some in two places to make sufficient room for the new B&C starter. You will also have to add some baffling seal to the pilot's side to close off air bypass.
How does it work? Great. First time one of the Grumman Guru mechanics got in the plane and I went to start it they had two remarks.
I had no compression in any cylinder (which was why the props spun so fast)
My alternator was starting to fail (since when the engine started, it didn't go over to 35 or 40 amps charge after starting) it just went to about 20.
It allows me to start my plane on a 10 degree day with no preheat (turn over about as fast as a normal starter in warm weather) and mineral oil (40W). During normal weather, you can even start it on just the right mag (should you ever need to do that). It is quite a comfort. Also should you not start, the starter drive is not left against the ring gear.
I give it a high rating. For 580 dollars US you get the STC, and considering what a rebuild Lycoming starter sells for, the difference is worth it. Plus you save 11 pounds. SO have those extra pizzas.
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For more information:
B & C Specialty Products Inc
123 East 4th
PO Box B
Newton, KS 67114 US
316-283-8000
Fax: 316-283-7400
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