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A place where restoration project-type threads can go to avoid falling off the main page in the WIX hangar. Feel free to start threads on Restoration projects and/or warbird maintenance here. Named in memoriam for Gary Austin, a good friend of the site and known as RetroAviation here. He will be sorely missed.
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Old Engine Starter

Sat May 14, 2011 7:45 am

I just received an old starter from a friend. It was made by Ecipse Aviation. Its data plate shows it to be a Type 393, Model 4, Style A. It appears to be a hand turning gear type starter. Is any forum member familiar with or has used this type of starter?

Re: Old Engine Starter

Sat May 14, 2011 10:43 pm

Hi Jetmech,

The Type 393 model 4 is used on the Ranger engine in the Fairchild PT-19. What kind of shape is it in?

Thanks,

Steve :wink:

Re: Old Engine Starter

Sun May 15, 2011 6:59 am

Steven

The starter exterior is not bent, buckled, or distorted and no visible corrosion, Just dirty. I did not receive a crank handle with it but it does rotate and appears to have about a 6:1 gear reduction.

Jetmech

Re: Old Engine Starter

Sun May 15, 2011 12:35 pm

POST PHOTOS!!

Re: Old Engine Starter

Sun May 15, 2011 6:34 pm

I don't know how to post photos, please explain how

jetmech
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