Ercoupe

Here is how we went about converting the Ercoupe's C-85-12 from the factory pull-start to Sky-Tec push-to-start C12ST2/S starter.

Step 1 - Out With Old Gather Tools (NOT these tools)	OK - These tools are more like what you will need	Remove old starter - Weigh it (ours was 16 lbs)	Here's what you'll see - A shaft (your victim)
Step 2 - Prepare to Cut Prepare the area Clean out all oil around shaft	Make a cardboard cutting shield using the enclosed template	Pack some clay - Enclose all gaps	Get ready to cut with 1-1/4" fibrous Dremel bit
Step 3 - Cut The Shaft Problem: Our Dremel tool's neck interfered with the shaft...	...we couldn't get a square cut so we cut shaft twice...	...First cut only half of shaft Then go back and get all of it	This will make clearance for neck of Dremel tool
Step 4 - Clean & Install Your shaft should be cut within 1/16" of being flush	Flush area with long stream of clean fluid (we used WD-40)	Remove shield & clay Wipe clean	Mount new starter Torque per instructions
Step 5 - Wire & Sign Follow instructions in box (KCST2) to wire the new starter	You'll use these terminals to wire power & new switch	Send in your 337's Have A&P sign logbooks	Not nearly as fun as flying the thing when you're done, though.