mrcoolpop

Hello,
I need some assistant with my G62 engine. Here is the problem, I am starting it as the instructions says. I crank it ½ turn each until it pop and start. However, ALWAYS after my second flight the starter spring breaks. It breaks at the 45 bend that goes in the slot. This is the 3rd spring that I have install. Anyone else experience this? Also, Horizon Hobby has been extremely supportive they have sent replacement each time.

Thanks,

Truckracer

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Bad springs?

BadAzzMaxx

I had the same problems a few years back with a Benet spring starter, They sais I was winding it to tight, I finally to it off and got a electric starter.

Beside that I have seen a few planes destroyed with spring starter locking up in flight, If you read the instruction they say to remove and grease spring after every flight.???

Milton

mrcoolpop

I wanted to put a electric starter but they don't make it for the G62. I need another plan and the only option is the change the engine.

Truckracer

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How about removing the spring starter and the mag ignition and installing one of Milton's (RC Extreme Power) electronic ignition conversions. That G-62 will then hand start as easy as any engine out there. Seems easier than changing out the engine.

mrcoolpop

Now that sounds like a plan. Will google it and take a look at it...thanks Truckracer

mogman

I had some bad springs on a Q100 years ago. I was lucky to get one start before all the tension in the spring was gone. Very soft, no temper?

A G 62 on a mag is actually quite easy to hand start. It takes a different technique. With the prop mounted across the cut outs in the hub, put the prop at about the 3.00o'clock position and give it a REALLY good hard flip. Both magnets have to pass the coil at a good speed.As long as the carb is good and wet, it will start.

RCFlyerDan

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Actually, there is a BIG Starter for any large engine. If you haven't heard of Miller Belt Drive Starter, now you have. Works best with the Sullivan Dynatron Starter, and they have other LARGER starters. Here is the link:

Miller R/C Products - Persuader Belt Reduction
Sullivan Starter:
Starters

Only issue that I would warn you about; is to not fall into the prop while using the starter from too much push pressure on the hub.

karolh

An easy way out is to simply convert the engine to CD ignition. There are several persons that offer such a service and Ralph Cunningham the Zen guru comes to mind.