OR75 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 i believe in a J model, the two options for a starter are a Kelly MZ4222 or a Sky-Tec 149-NL the former is much heavier (19 lbs vs 9.5lbs) the Sky-tec is advertised as high torque. Anyone can share experience switching from one to the other ? i am particularly interested in reliability and those famous hot starts. Also, is a form 337 required to switch to a sky-tec. ? ( i know a weight and balance will be needed)
Oscar Avalle Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 I installed a Sky Tec and I am very happy with it.
aaronk25 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 The kelly light weight one we tried to install on my j wouldn't fit there was a fuel fitting that it wouldn't clear. Since I was away from home and they had a OEM rebuilt one there I just went with that to fix the problem.
Steve Dawson Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 +1 on the sky tech. I had the starter installed along with a plane power alternator last year and haven't had a problem.
OR75 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Posted March 25, 2013 The kelly light weight one we tried to install on my j wouldn't fit there was a fuel fitting that it wouldn't clear. Since I was away from home and they had a OEM rebuilt one there I just went with that to fix the problem. what kelly lightweight did you consider ? i thought the only Kelly option is the MZ4222. thanks
aaronk25 Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 I thought it was a kelly...maybe I'm mistaken. I think there was only 2 starters avail kelly or skytec, I didn't think the kelly fit and they didn't have a skytec I stock so I had to put a original one back on.
N601RX Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 Sky-tec is PMA'd for Lycomings as a replacement for the original starter. Just a log entry and new W&B. Lycoming has a Service instruction SI 1154 that list all approved starters and the Sky-tec units are included.
Mckipper Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 +2 for the Skytech, Installed to take care of the hot start problems I had - no more problem ...
N201MKTurbo Posted March 25, 2013 Report Posted March 25, 2013 I have the Sky Tec. It broke once, dead as a door nail. Sent it back to SkyTec and they fixed it under warranty, even though it was out of warranty. No trouble sense then and it works great.
Royski Posted April 3, 2013 Report Posted April 3, 2013 I've been very pleased with my SkyTec starter. The faster speed helps with hot/warm starts.
Ned Gravel Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Mine is the Sky-Tec 149-NL too. Had it for four years. Love it.
Piloto Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 +100 Never had a problem with it. Hot start right away. BTW I found out that for hot start if you open the throttle half way, mixture cut-off, no electric pump, the engine start in 1/2 turn, make sure you are on the brakes. Before I was using 1/4 throttle and it took a few turns to start. José
DaV8or Posted April 4, 2013 Report Posted April 4, 2013 Sky Tec. They are awesome. Their starters are awesome and they stand behind their product. No question, go Sky Tec.
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