The Cessna 120-140 Association Forum

Call me crazy but I actually like hand propping. Starts first or second blade and feels more vintage. I think I'd rather have the weight savings and ditch my Delco Remy

Does an accessory case cover exist to cover a retired starter?

https://www.fresnoairpartsco.com/produc ... arter-pad/

Fresno is your friend....

6597 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:05 pm Fresno is your friend....

Interesting. They must have existed as the 120 was delivered with the same -12 engine less the starter and generator. But, as far as I can tell, neither the engine nor the airframe parts manuals list the cover.

Thank you David. "Pad" was definitely not in my search words. Always appreciate the help from the Association braintrust.

Interesting. They must have existed as the 120 was delivered with the same -12 engine less the starter and generator. But, as far as I can tell, neither the engine nor the airframe parts manuals list the cover.

Fresno had a vacuum pump pad cover (for when my pump finally dies on my 0-200, I carry it in the plane with tools and gasket/paste just in case). That's how I thought of the starter pad cover. Fresno has a bunch of oddball new-old-stock stuff. You are correct, not in the parts manual.

https://www.fresnoairpartsco.com/produc ... -pump-pad/

Do you prefer Permatex #3 on these cover gaskets?

I think it is perfectly ok to use your old gasket as a pattern and cut a cover plate out of .25” 2024T3 or 6061T6 aluminum plate. There is no direct oil pressure against it, only “splash” oil.
Steve Hawley