5J D-2 kicks out starter after one "hit"

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CatsRgr8

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My old D-2, 5J1404SP kicks the pony out the first time a cylinder hits, but will not crank it long enough to get it running. I have had an old RD-7 and a 2U D-8 that I could hold the pinion in (carefully) until the engine fired enough to keep running. I can't seem to do this on my D-2. Any suggestions?

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Thu, Sep 8, 2016 1:04 PM

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Do you have the manual? You should be able to adjust the pinion latches to hold to a higher rpm.

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Fri, Sep 9, 2016 2:16 AM

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Reply to Gregness:

Do you have the manual? You should be able to adjust the pinion latches to hold to a higher rpm.

I think maybe your pinion assembly is messed up as latches rounded. screws loosened and missing,etc--could also be the engagement lever assembly--open the tiny inspection plate and see if you can see or feel something amiss.

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Fri, Sep 9, 2016 2:33 AM

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