I had G&N put in a Skytec when they overhauled the io540 in my pa24-260.
I'm glad I did it. Its biggest advantage has been on hot starts. They are
just not a problem anymore. One downside, though minor, is that there seems
to be less torque available. I find myself needing to "bump" or "rock" the
starter to get it over the first compression hump; then it cranks at a fast
pace.

I must admit I didn't do a lot of research into other starter alternatives.

Let's keep those pa-24's flying...
Harry

"Chris Kennedy" wrote in message
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I'm coming up on annual time for 24P, and as usual I'm planning to take
advantage of the fact that the thing is taken to bits to make some
improvements. On the list this time around are new fuel cells, new gear
harnesses and switches (since there's no evidence that they've ever been
replaced and visual evidence that the harnesses are deteriorating) and a
new starter. It's the latter category that I'm looking for suggestions.

The obvious choices are various offerings from SkyTec, Magnaflight and
B&C. SkyTec is pushing their new inline starter for the PA24, but being
a new offering and in the same street price range I'd probably be
inclined to go with the B&C simply because it has more time in service.
I was curious what other Comanche 250/260 drivers were doing in this
regard (and before someone suggests it, the ICS/Delphi forum has been
less than useful in this regard)