[Rob Smith]

I don't have a spinner for my G38(prop bolt) I have an 18 Volt drill but my nose cone is too small to catch and spin the prop. What can be used in the absence of a spinner(besides my arm)
Rob

[volksman]

if its not in a cowl i use a rope on my us 41. rap it around the prop driver and pull. usually starts on one pull. or put a stud in the prop driver and make or buy a spinner nutthat the small opening on the rasp will grab

[Rob Smith]

Thanks Volksman
I should have thought of that. I used to start my Yamaha Bravo snowmobile with a rope after my pull cord assembly failed.. My Prop bolt is also threaded so will keep suggestion 2 in mind.Will let you know how I make out. Snowing and too cold here this eve. to try it.
Rob

[cassat]

Rob,

If the prop is set at the right position so that the fastest part of your hand swing is between 12 and 1 oclock as the piston comes to TDC.Then it should start on 2 or 3 flips after choking. A buddy here could do it every time. I never could get the swing right. The one way bearing and spring starter is worth all $40.00 You can get one from B&B Specialties or probably Horizon Hobbies

Cassat

[Rob Smith]

Thanks fellows. Using 1/4" rope around the prop hub it's no problem. One pull with choke on, she pops. 2nd pull, choke off and she's away. Now that I have the LS needle set I can also hand start the G38 as well. Magnets at 10:00 and prop at 2 o'clock seem to work best for me.
Rob