26-02-2023, 12:05 AM
(25-02-2023, 07:25 PM)Steve kay Wrote: Thanks for starter motor info. I have a much rebuilt magneto engine that is proving just a bit difficult to fully complete. It fired up well, but showed no oil pressure. So turning over an engine with plugs removed has been a nessecary part of the diagnosis procedure to find out what isn’t working. A starter failing to work more than briefly suggests that there is a starter problem. If Charles can spin enough to get 40 lbs on a hc engine, I should be able to get some lbs with no compression at all!
Only 10lbs Steve, and it’s a blown engine so the static compression at starting isn’t horrible.
After any major work or an oil/filter change I always take the plugs out an spin it up to pressure, to give the starter an easier time.
C