Dan
Completed the manuver about four years ago and I can assure you that the engine must be loosened from the mounts and all connections released to allow the engine to move about 4-5 inches forward. The removal and installation are quite simple once the engine is moved for access. In my case I was able to remove the claps on the mixture, throttle and prop cables and everything else was long enough to allow the engine to be moved. Hope this helps. The real problem is the studs on the adapter mount are about 5" long, which mandates the engine movement.
Pat Brunner
LVP/780 hours
--- On Tue, 11/25/08, Dan Reagan <dreagan@fuse.net> wrote:
From: Dan Reagan <dreagan@fuse.net>
Subject: [LML] Starter adapter drive
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 5:00 AM
Has anyone ever replaced a starter adapter drive on a TSIO550? (this has the turbo scavenger pump on the back of it)
I currently have the problem of the starter motor running but the prop not turning past a compression stroke. I am told that the whole assembly has to come off the back of the engine and the shaft and spring replaced or rebuilt. The problem I have on the IV is the distance from the back of the shaft to the firewall is only 2 or 3 inches. I don't think this is enough room to slide the assembly out. Will the engine have to be moved forward to remove this assembly?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Dan Reagan
Lancair IVP 570 hours |