I have a burning desire to fire up a mid time IO360 before I have a prop. What is the conventional wisdom of running the engine for a minute or so without a prop? Someone told me it needs a prop to be balanced, but I'm not sure about that, having experience with auto engines but not aircraft. Any A&Ps out there that can help answer?
2nd question..
The starter teeth look partially engaged with the flywheel teeth when I received the engine. I haven't powered the starter yet, but wondering if its just in need of lube. For all I know, the previou owner had the starter out and powered it up off the engine, leaving the shaft extended. Just curious if anyone has seen that before. I should probably just power it up for short spin to see if it retracts. Just a new guy thinking outloud here
Thanks
2nd question..
The starter teeth look partially engaged with the flywheel teeth when I received the engine. I haven't powered the starter yet, but wondering if its just in need of lube. For all I know, the previou owner had the starter out and powered it up off the engine, leaving the shaft extended. Just curious if anyone has seen that before. I should probably just power it up for short spin to see if it retracts. Just a new guy thinking outloud here
Thanks