[SEL] We got smoke!

[Edward Tabor]

All,

I do not restore Stationary Engines but do alot of work on old tractors.  On 
startup for the first time, I keep a CO fire extinguisher next to me.  If a 
mishap occurs, the CO will stop the combustion process (from either end in 
the event of a 2 cycle running backward) and doesn't leave a residue to 
score cylinder walls and gum up the works.

Ed
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Cc: "Ted & Sue Domeney" <dombros2 at clearmail.com.au>
Sent: Thursday, November 26, 2009 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: [SEL] We got smoke!


>
>> Just on the issue of the engine "bolting" or "racing"on startup, not an 
>> uncommon problem.
>> One trick is to have a good wad of rag ready to stuff in the air intake, 
>> and choke the engine of air.
>> Rag in the intake is less trouble to fix than damaged valves and pistons 
>> after a "bolt"
>> Of course the problem is a bit different if you get a two stroke diesel 
>> to start running, backwards!
>>
> It's a good idea to have a CO2 extinguisher handy, that will snuff it out 
> without hurting anything.
> J.B. Castagnos
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