Hi Kevin, here are thoughts and memories of my first start:
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You will want an oil pressure gauge.
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You should have a tachometer.
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Adjusting throttle by hand okay if accessible from spark plug side – not recommended if on exhaust side.
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Make sure your engine block and all electronics are well grounded to battery – not so easy with plywood firewall.
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With a carburetor you should be able to run with no prop for a while – but watch/limit rpms – use zero to very little throttle.
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A gas can with hose is all you need for fuel – keep above carburetor – attach it to a step-ladder.
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The 50 gallon tank of water should work – keep tank water level above water pump inlet or you’ll lose prime.
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Work out your oil temp sensor and water temp sensor locations while you have engine on stand.
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Ditto for radiator and oil cooler.
Jeff
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Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 11:59 PM
To: Rotary motors in aircraft
Subject: [FlyRotary] first start check list
I am just about ready to try my first attempt at starting my renesis. for my first phase, at least, I've chosen to use a side draft Weber carb and DIS ignition system, which Lynn designed using
an MSD ign box for the primaries and 2 Chrysler elec ign's for the trailing plugs. I thought I'd ask before introducing gasoline to my "creation" of any steps or checks I need to do first. the engine and mount are bolted to a mockup plywood firewall held
up with steel legs. the psru is installed, as well as the radiators [oil & water]. exhaust is just headers for now [pointing down]. when I crank it over all the plugs are firing [especially the MSD powered ones, which fire multiple times below 1000rpm].
the carb is brand new, with whatever jets they come with. haven't designed a leaning capability yet.
1. I need to add a oil pressure gauge right away. I'll need water temp after it gets running for any length of time. put mineral oil in for initial break-in [turrentine engine, never run]
2. oh yeah, get it out of the basement! guess airport best for making lots of noise
4. got the 6k rpm limiter plugged in to the MSD
6. fabricate some remote throttle cable? or do you just stand there and manipulate it by hand?
guess I fine tune timing after it is running with a strobe light? I've marked the firing points on the flexwheel. the pick-ups can be adjusted some if needed.
I assume I don't need a prop or club at this point, right?
thought a small gravity fed fuel tank would work at first.
should I buy new plugs? the used ones that came with the engine seem to spark OK.
could I run this early on with the water pump attached to say a 50 gallon tank of cold water rather than trying to get it radiator cooled?
kevin [it won't be loud, will it?
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