Slick Start info

[togaflyer]

Thinking on adding a Slick Start on the RV 10 for a Bendix impulse mag. Anyone with experience with the Slick Start. Is it worth 1300.00

 

[BobTurner]

The history here is that Slick had a service history of impulse mags coming apart on IO-540s, and recommended using a Slick start with a retard mag (no impulse coupling) as an alternative. To the best of my knowledge Bendix mags have not had a service issue, so for you, I’d say you’re good as is.

 

[Kyle Boatright]

I've been very impressed with the slick start on my -10 for the 20 (?) months the airplane has been flying. The airplane starts incredibly easily.

 

[BH1166]

Slick start on my slick impulse couple mag, no issues in decades. My unit was manufactured by Unison(old) Simple device to install, 3 wires- power, ground, signal. Works !

 

[vic syracuse]

I removed the 6350 mag and installed a 6393 with the SlickStart on my rv-10. Very noticeable improvement on starting.
vic

 

[Tooch]

I had the retard mag setup on my 10 when I bought it. Was a bear to hot start. I decided instead of adding the slick start, I replaced the retard mag with a Pmag.

 

[Freemasm]

Not complete apples-apples comparison but,

had the Bendix version of an induction vibrator on their mags in a Mooney. The application/concept is stone simple. Original 50 year old module was still making sparks for easy cranking when I sold the aircraft. I wouldn’t own a mag spark engine without an IV My worthless $02.

 

[Bill.Peyton]

Rich, I sent you a text. I have a used mag and slick start I removed when I installed my electronic ignition. I think a better solution is to install and electronic ignition. What mag do you have for the non impulse?

 

[N49ex]

At $1300 you are 2/3 of the way to a Surefly, not to mention future mag re-builds. I had a SlickStart for many years and it worked well, but doesn’t hold a candle to how EI consistently starts the engine.