[SEL] Pony Start

[Larry Evans]

At 04:45 PM 4/1/2005, you wrote:
>     I am in the process of building a pony motor start
>mechanism - friction drive to the flywheel - for my 25hp
>Superior type-C oil engine. My question is, " What
>should the starting flywheel speed be?" I am thinking
>about 70 rpm.
>     Other suggestions are also welcome.
>
>Bob Willman
>The Eagle's Anvil
>Bowling Green, Ohio
>WB8NQW

Bob,

Just as a data point since it is not the same engine, the air start system 
on the 2 cylinder 1911 50 HP Fairbanks Morse type RE I work with runs it at 
about 80 rpm.  Engine speed is about 300 rpm when running.

Regards,
Larry
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Larry Evans
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