[SEL] A real buzz OT

[Ken Christison]

Bill,

I don't have an illustration, but here is an excerpt from Rathbun's 
"Gas Engine Troubles and Installation" published in 1912.
http://www.oldengine.org/members/christison/match-start/

Take care.

Ken


> [Original Message]
> From: <bill at antique-engines.com>
> To: The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
> Date: 11/15/2005 8:32:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [SEL] A real buzz OT
>
> Is there a web site that shows the mechanics on how that starting
> mechanism works? Like is there a chamber this works in aside from the
> combustion chamber/cylinder? Or does someone have a scan of a manual
> showing a "cut-away"?
>
> I've been attempting to educate a bunch of auto collectors in a forum on
> the history of their engines and there's been some discussion of various
> ignition and starting systems.
>
>
> Bill