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lwuest
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 Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:11 am Post subject: Rep: SlickSTART install |
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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.
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bobf(at)feldtman.com
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:33 am Post subject: Rep: SlickSTART install |
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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 <lukester(at)earthlink.net (lukester(at)earthlink.net)> wrote: [quote]--> Lom-List message posted by: luke wuest <lukester(at)earthlink.net (lukester(at)earthlink.net)>
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.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:32 pm Post subject: Rep: SlickSTART install |
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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
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bobf(at)feldtman.com
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject: Rep: SlickSTART install |
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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 <daveaustin2(at)primus.ca (daveaustin2(at)primus.ca)> wrote: [quote] 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
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