---------------------------------------------------------- Lom-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 12/11/07: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:11 AM - Rep: SlickSTART install (luke wuest) 2. 11:33 AM - Re: Rep: SlickSTART install (Robert Feldtman) 3. 12:32 PM - Re: Rep: SlickSTART install (Dave Austin) 4. 12:54 PM - Re: Rep: SlickSTART install (Robert Feldtman) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:11:27 AM PST US From: luke wuest Subject: Lom-List: Rep: SlickSTART install Hello Bob, Sorry it took awhile for me to post. I did not have a chance to get to the airport until today. My SlickStart is Model# SS1001 series A. Believe it or not, it is installed exactly like the starter vibrator. My aircraft is setup a little different than most, I have a separate mag switch, starter switch and an ignition boost button, just like allot of antique radial powered aircraft. The SlickSTART has 5 connections on it, 1, 2, 3, VIN, GND. The posts marked 2 and 3 have no connections. The VIN post receives voltage from my starter switch positive solenoid contact, this is wired thru my ignition boost switch. Voltage into the SlickSTART should only be applied when the starter is engaged, my install takes it a step further and only allows voltage in when the starter is engaged and the ignition boost button is held in. The GND post is wired to my magneto switch external ground post. Post #1 has 3 wires attached to it. A heavy one going to the R/H magneto P-lead, and two light gage wires going into my Mag switch. I have to do more research into my mag switch install. There is a connector on the back with six wires going internally into the switch, 2 of the wires are from the SlickStart number 1 post and I don't know what any of them do. Unfortunately it is very hard to get at, I have to stand on my head in the rear cockpit (open cockpit biplane) and work WAY up under the panel. I will try to gather more info and post. Unison Industries has published a service letter on the different ways to install the SlickSTART box, it is number SL2-96 and gives some incite into the different ignition boost systems. Th standard LOM system is very similar to the "install to replace starting vibrators that do not include a relay" system. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:33:24 AM PST US From: "Robert Feldtman" Subject: Re: Lom-List: Rep: SlickSTART install Luke - thank you very much - this is of great help. the only problem now is that they are indefinite back order from Unisom according the A/C spruce. So - guess I'll button her up now that I have the buzzer working and wait til the slick start shows up and put it in with the great information you have given me. I'll let you know how it goes. thanks again and Merry Christmas bobf On 12/11/07, luke wuest wrote: > > > Hello Bob, > > Sorry it took awhile for me to post. I did not have a chance to get to the > airport until today. > > My SlickStart is Model# SS1001 series A. Believe it or not, it is > installed exactly like the starter vibrator. My aircraft is setup a little > different than most, I have a separate mag switch, starter switch and an > ignition boost button, just like allot of antique radial powered aircraft. > > The SlickSTART has 5 connections on it, 1, 2, 3, VIN, GND. The posts > marked 2 and 3 have no connections. > > The VIN post receives voltage from my starter switch positive solenoid > contact, this is wired thru my ignition boost switch. Voltage into the > SlickSTART should only be applied when the starter is engaged, my install > takes it a step further and only allows voltage in when the starter is > engaged and the ignition boost button is held in. > > The GND post is wired to my magneto switch external ground post. > > Post #1 has 3 wires attached to it. A heavy one going to the R/H magneto > P-lead, and two light gage wires going into my Mag switch. I have to do more > research into my mag switch install. There is a connector on the back with > six wires going internally into the switch, 2 of the wires are from the > SlickStart number 1 post and I don't know what any of them do. Unfortunately > it is very hard to get at, I have to stand on my head in the rear cockpit > (open cockpit biplane) and work WAY up under the panel. I will try to gather > more info and post. > > Unison Industries has published a service letter on the different ways to > install the SlickSTART box, it is number SL2-96 and gives some incite into > the different ignition boost systems. Th standard LOM system is very similar > to the "install to replace starting vibrators that do not include a relay" > system. > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:32:56 PM PST US From: "Dave Austin" Subject: Re: Lom-List: Rep: SlickSTART install Bob, What did you find wrong with the buzzer? Just need the points cleaned? So far, so good with mine - 40 hours plus quite a number of run-ups. Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:54:51 PM PST US From: "Robert Feldtman" Subject: Re: Lom-List: Rep: SlickSTART install Actually, the points were clean, but must have been a couple thousandths apart cause when I check across them, they were not contacting "at rest" - so according to the engine manual, you just bend it slightly so it touches the grounding post - then the ohmeter dropped to nothing. I have about 90 hrs on my LOM engine. It is part of the annual check which I had done to clean them - I just didn't actually check the ohmeter til it was obvious there was not spark to start it with. after adjusting, it started fine. The slick starts will be shipping again soon according to Unisom who makes them. Till then I will use the buzzer; but look forward to quicker starts and less cranking. bobf On 12/11/07, Dave Austin wrote: > > Bob, > What did you find wrong with the buzzer? Just need the points cleaned? > So far, so good with mine - 40 hours plus quite a number of run-ups. > Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII > > * > > * > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message lom-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Lom-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/lom-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/lom-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.