---------------------------------------------------------- Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 08/16/05: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:41 PM - Re: Rocket-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 08/14/05 (Chirs Parkhurst) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:41:41 PM PST US From: "Chirs Parkhurst" Subject: Rocket-List: RE: Rocket-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 08/14/05 --> Rocket-List message posted by: "Chirs Parkhurst" All, Haven't built enough parts to make my Rocket fly yet but have a couple hundred hours in the Extra 300L (essentially the same motor). The Extra is notorious for difficult hot starts and seems to get worse with higher field elevations. Have tried all methods listed this week but have had best success with Harry's method. We've never bothered to mark 1000 RPM but I suppose that's about where I crack the throttle via muscle memory to get the technique to work. I've run the pump for well over a minute on a real hot day in Bishop, CA to get the thing to fire. So far, I haven't run a battery dead doing it...good luck! Semper Fi, Chris -----Original Message----- From: owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rocket-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rocket-List Digest Server Subject: Rocket-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 08/14/05 * ================================================== Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================== Today's complete Rocket-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the Rocket-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/rocket-list/Digest.Rocket-List.2005-08-14.ht ml Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/rocket-list/Digest.Rocket-List.2005-08-14.tx t ================================================ EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================ Rocket-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 08/14/05: 2 Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 11:25 AM - Reno Tickets (Dan Unger) 2. 09:24 PM - Harrys surething hot start procedure (H PAINE) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 11:25:57 AM PST US From: Dan Unger Subject: Rocket-List: Reno Tickets --> Rocket-List message posted by: Dan Unger Have tickets for Reno Air Race 14-18 Sep 2005... Reserved Grand Stand Pit Pass $175.00 Dan Unger do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:24:04 PM PST US From: H PAINE Subject: Rocket-List: Harrys surething hot start procedure --> Rocket-List message posted by: H PAINE Okay you've heard the rest now heres the Best I already have one follower Mr Russ 1. Make on your throttle quadrant where your engine idles at 1000 RPM 2. You need to have fuel flow meter for this to work but there could be a timing in seconds on how to do it also 3. Put throttle & mixture full forward hit booster pump and what for fuel flow and pressure indication I like to see about 2-4 GPH flow rate with pressure about 3-10 PSI about maybe 3-8 seconds depending on conditions ( on that hot day 117F OAT it took about 30 seconds and a couple of cycle on the pump because it was pumping air.) 4. Bring throttle back to 1000 RPM mark mixture to ICO 5. Hit start button with hand ready to bring mixture up to full rich when it starts after (with mine about 6 -10 blades it will fire off. If it starts and runs that's great but be ready to hit booster pump immediately if it starts to cough and keep it on till it smooths out. This is way better than the wide open throttle method which has resulted in increased sale to Hartzell propeller company. Try it Haven't had any unsatisfied customers yet Harry 266HP 360 HRS