"Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
>> Have you contacted Ken Giilanders at British Frame and
>> Engine? The one he put in TS41723L has worked just fine
>> since 1990.
>
>Ken had a special "fail safe" version made that provided the cushioning but
>did not rely on bonded rubber to do so. Basically steel 'paddles' bearing
>on rubber in compression. But he told me I got the last one maybe 10 years
>ago now, and he wasn't planning on having any more made due to slow sales
>and general lack of interest.
>
>But maybe if there is sufficient demand from those unwilling to install the
>gear-drive starter; Ken could be persuaded to sell/donate the design to
>someone like Joe Alexander or Charles Runyon to have another run made.
>
>Randall
I'll jump on that band wagon. Put me down for one. Heck, I'll buy two just to
get the ball rolling. Anyone else?
Dave Massey
TS18010
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