COLLEGE STATION, TX
I am unable to find a service manual for the Delco Remy pull-starter and unable to find parts, and so I am likely not even going to use the right nomenclature here so apologize in advance...
However, my starter is leaking oil around what I would call the plunger which is the spur gear shaft the pull lever pushes inward to crank the engine. I understand from reading that is a leather seal which is hard or impossible to find. Suggestions for replacement are National Seal 6324-S or Chicago Rawhide (SKF) CR9859 but the case may require some machining to make those fit. I havent opened it up yet to see if it has been machined.
Question 1: Am I better off converting to a modern starter than trying to repair? If I convert should I get B&C, Sky-Tec or something else? Which is easier to install? The B&C seems to require cutting off a shaft, pulling a needle bearing, etc. Sounds like a royal pain and maybe the Sky-Tec is the same way but just doesn't say on Spruce.
Question 2: If I just go ahead and dump my generator at the same time, what is the best alternator for a certified aircraft? Swing the engine once, swap out the antiques and be done.
However, my starter is leaking oil around what I would call the plunger which is the spur gear shaft the pull lever pushes inward to crank the engine. I understand from reading that is a leather seal which is hard or impossible to find. Suggestions for replacement are National Seal 6324-S or Chicago Rawhide (SKF) CR9859 but the case may require some machining to make those fit. I havent opened it up yet to see if it has been machined.
Question 1: Am I better off converting to a modern starter than trying to repair? If I convert should I get B&C, Sky-Tec or something else? Which is easier to install? The B&C seems to require cutting off a shaft, pulling a needle bearing, etc. Sounds like a royal pain and maybe the Sky-Tec is the same way but just doesn't say on Spruce.
Question 2: If I just go ahead and dump my generator at the same time, what is the best alternator for a certified aircraft? Swing the engine once, swap out the antiques and be done.