[Fot] Accusump

[Bill Babcock]

Having toasted my fifth or sixth gear reduction starter I would say take it
easy on it. They aren't cheap.

On Sep 15, 2010, at 9:43 AM, Tim Murphy wrote:

> Our separate ignition switch cuts power to the coil and we have the gear
> reduction starter which should help.
>
> Tim
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Babcock [mailto:billb at bnj.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 10:54 AM
> To: Tim Murphy
> Cc: 'Randall'; fot at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Fot] Accusump
>
> Probably only worthwhile if you pull the plugs first, otherwise you're
> probably shortening the life of an already overworked starter. Of course if
> you do that make sure you disconnect the power lead to the coil, or you're
> sending sparks everywhere and shortening the life of an overworked coil,
> distributor, and plug wires. Then reconnect everything quickly and fire it
> up. Or flip on the ignition switch with an accusump connected and wait for
> your oil pressure to peak at 20 pounds and start it while the system is
> fully pressurized.
>
> Hmm, I wonder which is better.
>
> On Sep 15, 2010, at 8:17 AM, Tim Murphy wrote:
>
>> Is there any advantage to cranking the engine without ignition until the
> oil
>> pressure comes up and then flipping the ignition on to fire it?  If would
>> seem the loads on the bearings with just cranking it over would be quite a
>> bit less, and less damaging, than actually firing the engine immediately.
>>
>> Tim