SOS starting vibrator p/n

[Firefly]

Trying to locate a cross reference part number for the Garwin starting vibrator 31-324. Not sure if the Bendix starting vibrator 10-176487-121 would be a replacement or would work. Any help or ideas. 
 

Thanks

J 

[carusoam]

Welcome aboard J!

Have you seen the discussions regarding electronic mags..?

A really cool way to determine the right part number... is to call Dan at Lasar...

He can walk you through all the details...

Best regards,

-a-

[Andy95W]

4 hours ago, Firefly said:

Trying to locate a cross reference part number for the Garwin starting vibrator 31-324. Not sure if the Bendix starting vibrator 10-176487-121 would be a replacement or would work. Any help or ideas. 
 

Thanks

J 

Yes, the 10-176487-121 is the correct replacement per the newest Mooney Parts Manual.  Brand new ones are about $550 from Aircraft Spruce.

A more cost effective option is to buy a used one from a fellow Mooneyspace member or off eBay, and then have your mechanic give it a once-over before installation.  He should install a new capacitor and file/adjust the points.  This option will cost about $200-300.

But Anthony, above, mentioned the best option- install an electronic magneto replacement like the Surefly.  For that money, you’ll come out ahead over the 2000 hour TBO of your engine.

[carusoam]

Great details Andy!

Thanks for sharing them.

Best regards,

-a-

[Firefly]

Thank you for reply’s. Much appreciated. I have a Bendix starting vibrator for the replacement. Ill call laser this morning. I’ll definitely consider going with an electronic replacement of the left mag. Once I get it get back to my home field. 
 

Cheers

J 

[Matt Ward]

I've got one on the shelf you can have for a song.  It would need to be rebuilt but it was working (weakly) when I replaced it.