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From: "Ed Anderson" <eanderson@carolina.rr.com>
To: "Rotary motors in aircraft" <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
References: <list-3062650@logan.com>
Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: ready to start?
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 15:46:51 -0500
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Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: ready to start?


> Hi, Ed....actually, most of those extra wires just need to be cut. They
are
> for extra injectors, which I don't have.  But yes, tie wraps are called
for.
> I was not planning on installing the prop yet.  I see others have
> successfully started their engines without a prop. I think the latest was
> John Slade?  My throttlebody has a return spring which keeps it at idle.
I
> guess I'm thinking that if I were installing it in a car, I would leave
the
> transmission in neutral or park for first start, which might be similar to
> starting without a prop?  Of course I could be all wet on this one. Thanks
> again for all your advice over the past several months....I wouldn't be
this
> far without you and so many of the other contributors on this group.  Paul
> Conner

Ok, Paul

    Yes, there is no doubt you CAN run engine without a load, I've done it
myself, just be careful.  Also, in response to your statement about the
return spring.  I modify all of the throttle bodies I have used to insure
that the spring returns the throttle body butterfly plate to a full open
position should the throttle cable break - just the opposite of what you
want in a car.  The idea, of course, is should your throttle cable break or
become detached for some reason (it has happened ) then the spring will open
the throttle to full power.  You can control it (to some degree) the rpm by
varying your mixture control, turning ignition on and off or using your
injector disable switches.  Just my preference of course.

Ed Anderson