[SEL] Big engine starting wheels?

[Keith Kinney]

Glenn
Take a look at this link to see how we rigged up a pony engine on our 
Superior 25 HP.
http://www.herculesengines.com/OFES/images/Portland2002/2002_0824_134151AA.jpg
It works by turning the iron wheel on the back of the cart.  It activates a 
threaded rod that moves the pony motor in our out.  It works real well but 
could would work better if the rub wheel were smaller.  You really have to 
slip the clutch to get it up to speed.  I put a small hydraulic jack under 
the exhaust valve and get her turning over pretty good.  Release the 
exhaust valve, adjust the fuel mixture and away she goes.

We are getting better at starting the engine by hand and I expect we'll be 
removing the pony engine before to long.

Keith



At 07:17 AM 7/5/2004, you wrote:
>No - I've been lazy. The head isn't even off it.
>The 60 starts with air :)
>
>I'm mounting a 22.5HP Bessemer on steel wheels and wondering
>how to start it. I'm not as strong as I used to be and I know they turn
>HARD. My little 15HP half breed starts ok but it only has one flywheel.
>I just doubt I can start the 22.5HP myself without help and I'm
>thinking of doing it the easy way with a little engine.
>Glenn
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>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com]On Behalf Of Richard
>Fink Sr
>Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 9:56 AM
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>Subject: Re: [SEL] Big engine starting wheels?
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>Hi Glenn it appears you may be ready to start that 60 hp??????????????
>R Fink
>PA
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>At 11:19 PM 7/4/2004 -0400, you wrote:
> >What suggestions do you folks have for those of us with BIG engines
> >who are going to try starting them with a little engine and a rubber
> >wheel? I know if it is done wrong, it can suck the engine in and bust
> >the flywheel or worse.
> >Thanks, Glenn Wilson
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Keith Kinney
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