In a message dated 00-01-31 22:32:38 EST, you write: > When I got in the cockpit I urned on the fuel, primed it 3 times as usual > for the temp and started the engine. ----snip---- > I like others have a Stromberg carb that drips fuel if it is parked without > turning the fuel off. I wonder if this was a factor. I was told it was > chronic > and not to worry about it. I wonder-------- You can bet that the next carb > will NOT drip fuel.
I don't want to make anyone feel bad, but there's a lesson in here. The way the primer is set up on these small Continentals, most of the fuel runs out through the carb and puddles up in the bottom of the air box. These engines were actually designed to start without a primer; the primer is an add on for convenience. Here's the starting sequence I use, and it works well down to at least zero F. First, I turn on the fuel and sump every thing. Then I turn off the fuel and close the throttle all the way. (You don't have to turn it off, but it's safer). Then I pull the prop through 4 compression strokes. If it's really cold, like 30 or below, I pull it through 8 times. (You can do this with the starter, too, but I get an Armstrong Compression reading too.) ASSUME IT'S GOING TO START WHILE YOU DO THIS!!! (If it does and the fuel is off it won't get far). Then I get in and turn on the mags. Pull the primer out. Start cranking and push the primer in at a rate that'll give the whole shot in about 4 blades. It should fire immediately. This way, the fuel is always being drawn into the engine and does not have an opportunity to puddle up. If it's really cold you can leave the primer unlocked for a while to richen the mixture, or use carb heat, or both. I have never had to use more than one stroke of primer and (knock wood) have never had a fire. John __________________________________________________________________________ ______ To unsubscribe from this list please send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ______________________________________________ Faster, stronger and able to send millions of emails in one click: the new Topica site! http://www.topica.com/t/14
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