[TR] Genuine Lucas Sleeve/Rubber for Pre TS50000 TR2/3

[Dave1massey at cs.com]

"Randall" <tr3driver at 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