FritzW
Well-Known Member
Hi All,
A friend of mine is trying to fix a problem on his Subaru (E-85?) powered Neiuport.
When he engages the starter the bendix doesn't engage the flywheel but just kind of fails to engage and make a horrible grinding/screeching noise.
1) It's a new install but worked okay a month ago.
2) It's a very non-standard install with a long shaft between the starter and starter gear.
2) (a) alignment of the starter gear shaft to the flywheel gear was kind of a guess.
3) The electrical system is complicated and unproven.
4) The starter switch is of questionable quality (I know it's a possible culprit)
It used to work but now it doesn't, Any thoughts or suggestions?
A friend of mine is trying to fix a problem on his Subaru (E-85?) powered Neiuport.
When he engages the starter the bendix doesn't engage the flywheel but just kind of fails to engage and make a horrible grinding/screeching noise.
1) It's a new install but worked okay a month ago.
2) It's a very non-standard install with a long shaft between the starter and starter gear.
2) (a) alignment of the starter gear shaft to the flywheel gear was kind of a guess.
3) The electrical system is complicated and unproven.
4) The starter switch is of questionable quality (I know it's a possible culprit)
It used to work but now it doesn't, Any thoughts or suggestions?
