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Re: Europa-List: 914 hot starting

Subject: Re: Europa-List: 914 hot starting
From: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:15:34

Erich,

Both of my fuel pumps are switchable.

    *    Fuel pumps - 'OFF'.
    *    Choke 'Fully In'.  ( that is no choke)
    *    Throttle set just very slightly open. (approx 2500-3000 rpm)

I think that the starting problem when the 914 is warm/hot is one of
over-fuelling.  I have also found that with a warm engine, after starting
using the above technique, putting the fuel pump on immediately can make the
engine die.  It seems to need time to settle down before giving it full fuel
pressure.
Of course, it could be that this method of starting is specific to my
engine - for some reason.

regards,

Mike  (G-JULZ)

----- Original Message -----
From: <erichdtrombley@juno.com>
Subject: Re: Europa-List: 914 hot starting


>
> Mike, what is the throttle position and is starting with or without the
> use of the choke?
>
> Erich Trombley
> A028
>
> <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com> writes:
> > <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
> >
> > I had the same problem, until I tried starting with the fuel pumps
> > off.
> >
> > Problem solved.
> >
> > regards
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <DJA727@aol.com>
> > To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
> > Subject: Europa-List: 914 hot starting
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Does anyone out there have any tips on starting the 914 engine
> > when it is
> > > warm? I find that starting after a short period is OK, but if it
> > sits for
> > 20
> > > minutes or so, it is hard to start. Starting up cold is easy.
> > >
> > >
> > > Any suggestions for a good technique?
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > >
> > > Dave A227
> > > Mini U2
> > > 26.2 hours Total Time
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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