Edgar Perez

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Hello Ed and Kevin,

Got my new 2300. Thanks.

Will like to get/make a FOD screen for it. I don't think Simjet make one. Understand a kitchen strainer may work.
Any hint/recommendation on adapting the strainer, or shoud it be 'obvious' how to secure it?
Do you know if any of the jetcat ones will work?

Thanks,
Edgar

KevinM

Hello Edgar,

I don't know if any of the JetCat ones will fit- I suspect not though as I believe JC uses a smaller diameter starter motor. I would recommend a the adapeted strainer route, using O-rings to secure it over the starter.

cairoman

Permit me to say, yes they will work with Simjets. I have used one in my 1700 with total success.

Chris

KevinM

That's great to know. Thanks Chris!

Edgar Perez

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Thanks!

BirdofpraY

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guaraguao, I went to the dollar store and bought my FOD/ Strainer and cut the end off of it with a dremal cutting disc only took 5 min to make mine, here is a picture of it on my 3000 AES. I got the O-ring at Home Depot

Dave

Edgar Perez

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Thanks BirdofpraY. Photos help a lot.

So the o-ring goes across the starter, right? What about the side that goes into the turbine. Do I need an o-ring or any other method to secure it?
regards,

BirdofpraY

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I just use a o-ring on the outside of the FOD screen, this holds the screen on. Just roll it over the starter until it meets the FOD. the o-ring is not shown in the pictures.


Dave

lov2flyrc

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I also suggest you take some 1/4" foam tape (like wing seating tape) and wrap it around the flange of the strainer where it meets the turbine.

KevinM

Thanks for the great photos and suggestions guys... Keep it coming!

BirdofpraY

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I ran a bead of goop around the edge also.

Dave