JohnVH

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looking at a starter option for my g62, they make a cool bolt on reduction setup, page 110 in the new M.A.N.


anyone?

L454S

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Been using these for years, will start anything up to a 396 Chevy. Mounted it to a Sullivan Dynatron starter. I watch the guys with electronic ignition engines try to show how easy it is to start them, and cant help but wonder why? I aint putting my hand in a big prop if I have another choise. Have seen guys flip till they are sweating and have to take a break, then come back and do it some more. Have also seen a few with more than 1 black and blue fingernail from a prop strike. Why not just stick the starter on it? Am I missing something?

JohnVH

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WHere did you get your from? website?

CUB1

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I never leave home without it!

CUB1

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Here is another view of it......see the spring loaded switch on the top, it makes it a one hand operation.

Iflyrc4fun

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I ordered one direct from them last year. It starts everything from my Saito 180 to my 3W-100 twin with no problems. It has been a great starter but does require 2 hand operation. The company also sells the Dynatron starters and you can get the complete set up from them ready to plug into your battery/batteries. You can run it on 12 or 24 volts . They even sent a print and instructions that show how to build from 1/4" plywood a small 12/24volt battery box with switch to switch between 12 / 24 volts.

JohnVH

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anyone got a price? what this cost versus a full blown big starter made for these engines?

L454S

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Mine was about $100, but that was a couple years ago.

Nogyro

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I've been using a Sullivan double handle 651 starter. You have to use it on 24 volts for the G-62 though. I'm using two of the smaller 5 amp Tower sealed batteries for juice. Cranks it all day without a need for a charge, but makes a much lighter flight box than 2 lawn mower batteries. My 62 would crank on 12 volts, but only 4 or 5 times. Then the voltage was down enough to where it didn't have enough umph! I think you have to order this starter direct from Sullivan, I haven't seen it listed in any catalogs. I've been using it for 3 or 4 years with no problems.

geardaddy

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Have a few big starters left, made from Honda accord starters. will draw a lot more current than any sullivan motor, and start any engine. [email protected]

Fighterpilot

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I've been using one for about 5 years now attached to a Sullivan Hi Tork Starter operated on 24 volts. It has started everything from a 6.0 Husky down to a G-23. I have never had any problems and use 2 , 7 amp gel cells in series for power. I've attended many 3 day fly-ins, flown often, and never had a starter fail for lack of power. I paid $ 99.00 for the Miller adapter with a large blue rubber starter cone.
I would recommend this product to anyone using gas engines in the 100cc range.

FLYINMIKE-RCU

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LISTEN TO THESE GUYS. I'VE HAD MINE FOR ABOUT 5 YRS. NOW AND I LOVE IT. IT NEVER FAILS TO START ANYTHING I'VE USED IT ON. DON'T KNOW ABOUT A BIG BLOCK CHEVY BUT I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISED. I'LL HAVE TO KEEP IT IN MIND. IN SHORT, YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH THE MILLER RC SET-UP.

BDL

I purchased one of these a couple months ago at the West Coast AMA show in Pasadena and love it. I bought the wood kit carrying case that holds 2 12 volt batteries. See pic. This has the option of using either 12 volt or 24 when starting.

If you have questions, email me.

BDL

G.W.

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Is it $100 for just the gear reduction unit or does that include the starter?
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hardcoreflyer





life is tough, get a helmet

v-snap

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I have been using one for about 7 yrs or more without problems. It is hooked to two gell cells in a starter box.
I took a plastic tool box, put two gell cells in one end and added 3 sets of plugs. 2-12 volts (1 per battery) and one 24-volt. Then both my starters fit in the box with it for transport. Right out to the flightline without problem. It starts anything asked of it without hesistation.

tande

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L454S---You Got It!---You're not missing anything!---

TommyWatson

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Here is mine, I use a switch to switch between 12 (parallel) and 24 (series) . I switch to 12 volts (parallel) for charging.
It will start anything.
I got mine direct from Miller, with the starter fitted.
I took the Dynatron Switch and cable tied it to the handle. One handed operation.

mglavin

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Why not send the engine to RCIgnition for an ignition retro-fit... Probably cost you less in the scheme of things.

the-plumber

Unless you don't get your hand outta th' way in time, and you spent 1000 times more getting your fingers reattached.

thunderbolt-RCU

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I have had a Miller starter for five years until it got stolen. Anybody know how to get ahold of Miller?
Brian

JohnVH

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haha, this old thread.. I have since bought one, used it once, sold the plane and the starter almost 2 years ago. haha.. BUT, it was a very nice unit, and spun over the G62 without thinking about it on 12v!

TommyWatson

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Call him on (707) 833 5905

I have one and it will start anything up to a 150 Cessna at my local airport!!!!

Regards

hankpajari

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Anyone know if he has a website?

Thanks

TommyWatson

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No, Just call him.


regards

hankpajari

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Yep, did that, bought one along with the box and insert for prop nuts. Saw it at Castle last year and couldn't find out how to buy it after I got home. The thing is awsome!