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kheindl(at)msn.com
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 02, 2010 4:44 pm    Post subject: Engine not turning over Reply with quote
Hi,

I found myself stranded with an engine that would not start. There was only a click from the relay, but no movement up front. I got the aircraft home on my trailer, it was to be my last flight this season anyway.
I assume it is a broken sprag clutch. Has anyone got experience in that area ? My question is: does it require removal of the engine ?
I removed the starter motor and it checks out okay. Hand turning the prop is also no problem.
Appreciate any advice.
Karl


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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 12:36 am    Post subject: Engine not turning over Reply with quote
Karl,

Sounds like you might have a flat or faulty battery to me. Have you tested the battery under load?

Regards
Kingsley in Oz



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:43 am    Post subject: Engine not turning over Reply with quote
Hi! Karl
It sounds like a starter solenoid not passing current to the starter. Automotive /agricultural solenoids could be parted out and the contact washer rotated to remake contact.
Otherwise probably the ground circuit to the engine is inadequate or even not passing electricity.
Certainly not the sprag clutch the other end of the engine !
Assuming you have taken Kingsley’s advice.?
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG


From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kingsley Hurst
Sent: 03 November 2010 08:27
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Subject: Re: Europa-List: Engine not turning over


Karl,



Sounds like you might have a flat or faulty battery to me. Have you tested the battery under load?



Regards

Kingsley in Oz






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gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:44 am    Post subject: Engine not turning over Reply with quote
Karl,

If the battery checks out (and no loose connections), then check the output of the clicking solenoid to verify it is supplying power to the starter. The contacts may have moved apart due to melted plastic, or they could be corroded, etc. There should be voltage to the starter, when the solenoid is clicked on.

Regards,
Greg Fuchs

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Hi,

I found myself stranded with an engine that would not start. There was only a click from the relay, but no movement up front. I got the aircraft home on my trailer, it was to be my last flight this season anyway.
I assume it is a broken sprag clutch. Has anyone got experience in that area ? My question is: does it require removal of the engine ?
I removed the starter motor and it checks out okay. Hand turning the prop is also no problem.


Appreciate any advice.


Karl


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gregoryf.flyboy(at)comcas
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 2:47 am    Post subject: Engine not turning over Reply with quote
Oops, just saw this advice, or would not have sent it out, since mine is just the same...

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From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robert C Harrison
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:37 AM
To: europa-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Engine not turning over


Hi! Karl
It sounds like a starter solenoid not passing current to the starter. Automotive /agricultural solenoids could be parted out and the contact washer rotated to remake contact.
Otherwise probably the ground circuit to the engine is inadequate or even not passing electricity.
Certainly not the sprag clutch the other end of the engine !
Assuming you have taken Kingsley’s advice.?
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG


From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kingsley Hurst
Sent: 03 November 2010 08:27
To: europa-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Engine not turning over


Karl,



Sounds like you might have a flat or faulty battery to me. Have you tested the battery under load?



Regards

Kingsley in Oz






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kheindl(at)msn.com
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 03, 2010 4:03 am    Post subject: Engine not turning over Reply with quote
Thanks for all replies. I was hoping for a simple explanation but:I tried using a booster battery from the airport and bypassed the solenoid with a jumper cable. The engine was turning over fine just seconds before this. Cable connections to the engine case and motor were tight. So I'm puzzled by all this.
Karl
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From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Robert C Harrison
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 2:37 AM
To: europa-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Engine not turning over


Hi! Karl
It sounds like a starter solenoid not passing current to the starter. Automotive /agricultural solenoids could be parted out and the contact washer rotated to remake contact.
Otherwise probably the ground circuit to the engine is inadequate or even not passing electricity.
Certainly not the sprag clutch the other end of the engine !
Assuming you have taken Kingsley’s advice.?
Regards
Bob Harrison G-PTAG
 

From: owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kingsley Hurst
Sent: 03 November 2010 08:27
To: europa-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Engine not turning over

 
Karl,

 

Sounds like you might have a flat or faulty battery to me.  Have you tested the battery under load? 

 

Regards

Kingsley in Oz

 

 

 
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