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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Kavan vs. Central's Compact starter?
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 13:12:59 -0500
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On Dec 29, 2006, at 11:31 AM, Tom Simes wrote:

> http://www.centralhobbies.com/Electrical/starters/compact.htm
>
> Has anyone had a chance to compare these two?  From what I can tell  
> the
> main differences are the gearbox and switch mechanism.  On  
> wednesday my
> old (crappy) starter died at the field with a cracked brush costing  
> me a
> day of flying.  I ordered Central's starter as soon as I got home, but
> now that I understand the Kavan has a planetary gearbox and  
> replacement
> brush kits are available I'm wondering if I've made a good choice.
>
> BTW, I'm as big a fan of hand starting as the next guy, but it just
> doesn't work @ 5 deg. F on the engines I have unless they are still  
> warm
> from the last flight.

Maxx Products also has a geared starter that works very well and the  
price is right.

Ron Van Putte

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