Airplane starter?

47fivewindow · Jan 20, 2021

This was given to me and I was told it was to start small
airplanes. This makes sense since it has wings printed on it.I
wonder if you could use it to start a tractor if you made a
crank adapter

DoubleO7 · Jan 20, 2021

1940 to 1946
After that the words Precision Industries was added to that company name.

Here is another one called a starter, two speed and a different drive end than yours.

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-jack-heintz-electric-airplane-51521475

bc · Jan 20, 2021

It would get more use as a Briggs & Stratton starter.

DoubleO7 · Jan 20, 2021

Here is the patent for it.
Scroll down left side of page for description of what it does.
The description would indicate that it would have the guts to turn a tractor engine with ease.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US2350680

Greg1959 · Jan 20, 2021

Can't you just put it in gear and 'pop' the clutch????? ;>)

fixerupper · Jan 20, 2021

The user had better know which way to grab on to it when he hits the trigger. I can see it being a good way to start an engine thats less than 200 cubes.

47fivewindow · Jan 20, 2021

Thanks for your reply. This is a lot more sophisticated tool than I would
have thought. I would like to see it in use, I know nothing about
airplanes.

TractorTucker · Jan 20, 2021

Isn't that the truth, I've got at least
one Briggs I could use it on.

Jim in rush co · Jan 21, 2021

I built this tractor over 40 yrs ago, the engine on it was used to start military jet planes! Engine was connected to large starter-generator for charging and helping the group batteries start the jet.

47fivewindow · Jan 21, 2021

Very nice job! That is an interesting looking engine.

Jim in rush co · Jan 21, 2021

It is military VH4D Wisconsin had no regular starter and had to use a different fly wheel and a VF4D starter. Has 4 to 1 clutch reduction also off of the VFD, runs in oil and Chevy 1 ton rear and tranny, 4x4 Chev steering gear and a 22 GPM front pump. Will pick up more than the Deer beside it.

bc · Jan 21, 2021

As I recall, a Slick (Uh-1h) helicopter and probably most aircraft had a 67 hp turbine as a starter motor for the main turbine engine. That is the first high pitched whine you hear before main engine start.

NIK OWEN · Jan 22, 2021

OFTEN USED ON PT-17 STEARMAN SIZE PLANES, 220 CONTINENTAL/R-670 CU. IN...LYCOMING, JACOBS...BE BLESSED, GRATEFUL. PREPARED...>USED INSTEAD OF HEAVY INERTIA STARTER...

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