DLE Spring Start
10-04-2012, 10:18 AM
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DLE Spring Start
Hi there Guys.
Has anyone put a spring start on their DLE's like the zenoah motors.
I really like the idea of turning the prop 1 -1 1/2 turns backwards and letting go.
Beats flicking the prop.
Whats involved in converting one and and pics/diagrams to show how its done would b great.
Thanks Mario.
Has anyone put a spring start on their DLE's like the zenoah motors.
I really like the idea of turning the prop 1 -1 1/2 turns backwards and letting go.
Beats flicking the prop.
Whats involved in converting one and and pics/diagrams to show how its done would b great.
Thanks Mario.
10-04-2012, 12:33 PM
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RE: DLE Spring Start
I thought spring starts were great back in the day but with the current breed of EI ignitions, starting is so easy with just a flip of the prop. I'd never go back to a spring start unless is was on an old plane that had survived the years. I still use one on a Q75 in a warbird and probably won't ever change it as I need the weight anyway.
10-04-2012, 03:29 PM
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RE: DLE Spring Start
I do agree as if they are not regularly maintained and used properly they can cause quite a bit of havoc with an engine, model and sometimes even fingers, however when used correctly they can be quite an asset.
Karol
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10-04-2012, 05:28 PM
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RE: DLE Spring Start
I think it would be neat if the guys got together at a RC flying field and made a "inertia" starter.It would need no electric battery. Make a flat stand/table too set the airplane on about 2 feet high. On end of stand would be a heavy wheel with a crank. On the wheel would be a starter cup....hand crank on other side. Get the wheel spinning with crank...and shove the spinner on your airplane into the spinning starter cup. You would never need too get your fingers near the prop...and airplane could not shoot forward. So you guys that got some ambition...give it a try ! Capt,n
10-05-2012, 04:53 PM
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RE: DLE Spring Start
When you have a magneto you have to turn the crank over quickly to create the spark, a spring starter is great for this. If you have a modern electronic ignition system flipping by hand is a non-issue since you don’t need the speed to create the spark.
I have a Zenoah GT-80 with spring starter. I was told to service it often so after 50 flights I disassembled it and took a look. It was fine so I just put it back on, that was 5 years ago. The engine now has 420 flights over 6 seasons no issues at all.
10-07-2012, 07:03 AM
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RE: DLE Spring Start
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I think it would be neat if the guys got together at a RC flying field and made a "inertia" starter.It would need no electric battery. Make a flat stand/table too set the airplane on about 2 feet high. On end of stand would be a heavy wheel with a crank. On the wheel would be a starter cup....hand crank on other side. Get the wheel spinning with crank...and shove the spinner on your airplane into the spinning starter cup. You would never need too get your fingers near the prop...and airplane could not shoot forward. So you guys that got some ambition...give it a try ! Capt,n
I think it would be neat if the guys got together at a RC flying field and made a "inertia" starter.It would need no electric battery. Make a flat stand/table too set the airplane on about 2 feet high. On end of stand would be a heavy wheel with a crank. On the wheel would be a starter cup....hand crank on other side. Get the wheel spinning with crank...and shove the spinner on your airplane into the spinning starter cup. You would never need too get your fingers near the prop...and airplane could not shoot forward. So you guys that got some ambition...give it a try ! Capt,n
11-04-2012, 08:28 AM
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RE: DLE Spring Start
thats why I love the quad engines pull it around 3/4 of a turn and let go and BAM your idling.and like what trucker said for war birds the weight helps,all I build is warbirds.
11-10-2012, 12:04 AM
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RE: DLE Spring Start
Hello,guys
i am a representative of the DLE manufacturer ,and this is my first time to come here.
So hope i can learn and share something about DLE in here.
If you have any question,please feel free to ask me. I will try my best to help you.
But i donot know that(because i am also a newer for engines, i am also learning about DLE)
Thanks for your attention and support about DLE.
i am a representative of the DLE manufacturer ,and this is my first time to come here.
So hope i can learn and share something about DLE in here.
If you have any question,please feel free to ask me. I will try my best to help you.
But i donot know that(because i am also a newer for engines, i am also learning about DLE)
Thanks for your attention and support about DLE.
