On Fri, 5 Jun 2009 22:35:16 +0200, "Edgar"
wrote:


"Bruce in Bangkok" wrote in message
.. .
I assume that is an electric start engine? The Chinese build a
multitude of small diesel engines, mainly air cooled with a recoil
starters. I assume that as they keep selling them someone can start
them but I certainly can't.

Hold the compression release and they turn over all right, but when
you release it the engine just stops. Being in the middle of a
tremendous yank on the starter rope and the damned thing just stops
turning is an experience - you have to look to see whether your
fingers are still attached :-)


Sounds as if it needs a heavier flywheel.

Generator is the one application with a really heavy flywheel: the
alternator. Sprint cars have no flywheel at all, but whatever.
Gardner made a 250 hp engine you could start by pulling on the
flywheel. I have started a 109 hp Graymarine with a crank. Anything
can be designed to start easily. Some engines are not, unfortunately

Casady