Byron starter probe HELP!!
 

Greetings Jet guys. I have a question about my Byron fan starting probe while trying to start my F 16. :( The threads inside the probe are some what worn and I decided to drill a hole in the base of the the starter probe shaft and drill a hole on the base of the starter probe and use a small hardened bolt or cotter-pin to keep them from slipping. So far this works ok but can be prone to alot of slop.[:@] Any pictures or advice or even an alternate way to start these fans without using that long-ass abomination??[:'(]
Thanks for any help or criticism.
:)

RE: Byron starter probe HELP!!
 

All fans need a wand of some sort to start them. (unless you have something like a Lear or A-10)

I keep the cup and rubber cone on my starter and push the Byron wnd into it. Works good and I've had no slipping problems since I started flying jets (about 8 years).

RE: Byron starter probe HELP!!
 

Yeah, you need to get the cone that will allow the starter wand to be pushed into the rubber cone. See the pictures below.

JR Gautreaux

RE: Byron starter probe HELP!!
 

I use a rubber insert for my heli ike that and I had success. Thats a good idea. It sshould work as good for the long starting probe. Ill have to try that. I appreciate the help!!!;)