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I just put a skytec starter to replace my iscra. Replaced one drive under warranty. The skytec has a solenoid which disengages the motor from the starter. The permanent magnet starters can create drag on the starter spring which results in wear. Cirrus does not allow Continental to ship them motors with the Iscra.

Peter Hebert

-----Original Message-----
From: Douglas Brunner <douglasbrunner@earthlink.net>
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Sent: Tue, Mar 9, 2010 10:41 am
Subject: [LML] Re: starter drive problem IO550

Also had to replace my starter drive on an IO-550 in a Legacy. Unfortunately, engine mounts had to be loosened and engine swung forward.

Apparently, different starters vary in their tendency to kill the starter drive adapter. My understanding is that the Iskra is the worst and that the old Prestolite is the best. Allen Barrett can probably give you further information.

D. Brunner

From: "cfi@instructor.net" <cfi@instructor.net>
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Sent: Tue, March 9, 2010 6:35:01 AM
Subject: [LML] starter drive problem TSIO550

I know there was some discussion a while back about starter drive issues, but I can't find any specifics. I've developed a problem where the starter slips and won't engage, so I suppose I'm a victim of the TCM problem at 400hr TT. Is is possible to remove the adapter without moving the engine forward? I have an A/C pump on the back of the engine too, so it's very packed behind the engine. I'm not even sure what to remove. Anyone have some ideas to make this as easy as possible? Any photos?
Thanks

Ron