Cordless Drill Starting

[ChapaWolf]

I bought a Hobbico 12v starter and became tired of hooking it up to a car battery so I hooked it to a 6s 4400mah pack that I had extra because of a crash on my Trex 600. Needless to say it lasted a day and since I've used a Dewalt 20v non impact model and it works like a dream. Also its easier to tote around and its a multipurpose tool. If for some reason I find I have flooded my engine I turn it on the exhaust side and VERY slowly turn it over till it spins free. I rarely have to do this maybe twice but was unable to when i had the Hobbico.

My question is since I am thinking about dropping the $150 plus for the align starter, is the cordless drill method bad for my shit or should I keep using it and save the $150. Again thanks for the input.

[LAMAR COOLEY]

I've used my cordless drill on many occasions. Out of necessity due to problems with various "Heli" starters I have. I have had no issues starting 50 to 90 engines. However my drill has adjustable torque and I make sure to set the torque just high enough to turn over the engine. I've "Heard/Read" that it's possible to damage the con-rod with drills.
But I've never had an issue to date.
I hope this is of some small help.
Regards

[ChapaWolf]

Thanks I've heard the same things but no problems ever. If there ever was a problem it was leaving my starting wand for the "starter" at home.

[McKrackin]

My Sullivan starter hss five times the torque of any cordless drill.
No adjustable torque either and no clutch.

Cordless drills are fine.

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[Glenn Goodlett]

My drill had way too much torque even in the highest gear. I broke start shafts and starter wands. Using a dynatron with a Makita battery is just right although expensive.

[mr008]

personally I went with a hobbico 180 torqmaster after watching a video Mcrackin made to start my os91 and os 105hzr. Just starts the engine much easier than the align starter and is a bit cheaper than a Sullivan. The Align starter had kinda a jackhammer effect that ruined the starter shafts on my whiplash. And while I am on the subject of Mcrackin thanks for the return spring idea has saved me twice

[ChapaWolf]

Ah the throttle return spring I haven't put this into my bag of tricks yet. If its saved you twice I think its safe to say I should and it is a good idea.

[vertico]

Do you think a 12v Black and Decker Lithium compact would be powerful enough to start a 50 size?

It's pretty powerful, not quite an 18volt dewalt but for what it is pretty powerful.

[ChapaWolf]

I think so. I have noticed that with the engine primed and the glow plug hot that speed is the key factor. I think all drills will spin the engine fast enough to start it. In fact I am sure a lot of people like me have started their engine on the break in stand with just a flick of a finger on the prop.

[McKrackin]

Originally Posted by mr008

personally I went with a hobbico 180 torqmaster after watching a video Mcrackin made to start my os91 and os 105hzr. Just starts the engine much easier than the align starter and is a bit cheaper than a Sullivan. The Align starter had kinda a jackhammer effect that ruined the starter shafts on my whiplash. And while I am on the subject of Mcrackin thanks for the return spring idea has saved me twice

That's awesome.
I really liked my Hobbico until I shorted it out and fried it.lol....

Throttle returns should be a stock item.

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