Al Gietzen wrote:

Why the exhaust side?  I want mine on the plug side.  Now we have three
versions.  I have a feeling Tracy won't be interested.

Al

Paul wrote:

He is interested in the exhaust side mounting. I called him about it.

Why on the plug side Al? I don't think there is room for the starter
between the bell housing mounting bolts on the plug side. I have an
end housing here but no starter so I am not sure about that. Some
early engines had the starter mounted to the end housing on top over
the engine oriented in front of the ring gear. Almost identical to
this picture of the Curtiss Wright rotary. Jon maintains Mazda copied
this engine. I think he is right. You are outnumbered Al :-)

I think plugs side would be better on a pusher.  That's where my stock
mounted starter is.  On the exhaust side it can interfere with your
exhaust system that goes toward the prop on a pusher, not the other
way.

--
Perry J. Mick
Mick Duckt N7XR
http://www.ductedfan.com

The bolt holes shown here are in the proper location. Unless you abandon
at least one bolt hole how did you get the starter on the plugs side?
Got any pictures? Here is a picture of Chuck Harberts Velocity with
the starter on the exhaust side.

Paul Lamar
 
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