reduction starters
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reduction starters
I'm thinking I need a more powerful starter.
I see an ad for Miller belt reduction starters.
Has anyone used one?
How much do they cost?
I have several starters now, but they won't turn over 40cc gas engine.
What are my options?
I'd like to keet it at 12 volts, so I only need to tote one battery around.
I see an ad for Miller belt reduction starters.
Has anyone used one?
How much do they cost?
I have several starters now, but they won't turn over 40cc gas engine.
What are my options?
I'd like to keet it at 12 volts, so I only need to tote one battery around.
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RE: reduction starters
In making up my starter, I copied the Mac Hodges starter that he sells but mine is left handed.
You have to use the biggest switch you can get from Advance Auto Parts.
Also notice that the switch contacts are shunted with a Radio Shack cross-over capacitor.
If you don't use a big switch and the capacitor, the switch will last only once before it blows up.
I bought the Miller and Dynatron starter at a swap meet. I think it was $90 and had never been used.
The batteries were $5 ea at the electronic surplus store.
The red Sullivan insert came from my Sullivan Megatron that I bought at a Modeler's estate sale.
You have to use the biggest switch you can get from Advance Auto Parts.
Also notice that the switch contacts are shunted with a Radio Shack cross-over capacitor.
If you don't use a big switch and the capacitor, the switch will last only once before it blows up.
I bought the Miller and Dynatron starter at a swap meet. I think it was $90 and had never been used.
The batteries were $5 ea at the electronic surplus store.
The red Sullivan insert came from my Sullivan Megatron that I bought at a Modeler's estate sale.
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RE: reduction starters
You do not need the expensive Dynatron motor to drive the Miller Persuader on 24 V. The 4:1 reduction provided by the Persuader reduces the current draw of the starter motor so that you can use a standard Sullivan starter motor on 24V. You need 24V to get the speed required after the reduction. I use 8 A123 cells.
I have had a standard motor on a Persuader since 1999. I have used it to start a BME 102.
I have had a standard motor on a Persuader since 1999. I have used it to start a BME 102.
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RE: reduction starters
Not a Sullivan. Both are Hobbico, part numbers are
# HCAP3325 - The aluminum part, At $14.99
# HCAP3330 - The insert, At $6.29
As for the drill, I'm sure we all have a cordless power drill.
Which by the way with an extra battery was $160