At 04:44 PM 7/11/2010, you wrote: >I picked up an Continental 0200a Rolls Royce engine and it has the older >style cable pull starter motor. >Anyone have or know some one who may have a later starter solenoid motor. >Phil Matheson ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Phil, Unless you go with one of the new "light weight" starters, (mega bucks!) I'd suggest you stick with the old technology. Everything I read suggest it is more reliable than the newer key start. The newer key start has a failure mode of hanging up and making metal in the engine. I'm using the older pull start and not a hint of trouble in 375 hours. Just MAKE SURE it is adjusted correctly, which isn't difficult, or you can chew up some $400 to $500 dollar gears. Don't ask me how I know. I got lucky and found used accessory gears locally for a fraction of market price. My problem occurred on first engine run attempt. Lesson learned. No problem since. Only draw back is trying to find seals for the clutch shaft. Larry Flesner
