jorgeelizondom

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Hi,

I was looking at the Portable Little Giant PAM-1006PPM to start Saitos 180's and 300's. Anybody has good/bad opinions on these starters?

Thanks for your input

JustErik

Seems like an awful lot of starter for the engines you mentioned. I'm sure it will do the job, but don't think it's necessary.

jorgeelizondom

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Thanks for your reply JustErik,

So you think the 12V version will work with both of these engines? That'll save me quite a few bucks.

JustErik

Well, I don't have a lot of experience with starters. I have one, but only use it in the event my engines are stubborn. From what I've read, however, it seems that the weakest link is usually the battery. A good 12-volt starter (one of the "heavy duty" varieties) along with a good battery (one capable of delivering lots of amps), would probably handle those engines. It will definitely help to back the piston up against compression so it has a running start when it comes around in the right direction.

I think most folks would do well to learn to hand start their engines. Judicious use of a leather glove or chicken stick, in conjunction with good technique and knowledge of their particular engine, should allow relatively easy and consistent hand starting. Saitos in particular respond very well to an experienced back-flip. Get them primed properly and most will readily start with a reverse flick against compression. My Saito 100 is a dream to start in this manner. It did take me several outings to figure out exactly what it likes, but now cold and hot starts usually take only one or two attempts.

onewasp

My experience on the 12 volt is that it wont begin to start either the Saito 150 or 180.

In the case of the 180 my Dynatron will occasionally stall with an adequate battery source. It will always start the engine but on occasion two tries are necessary.

Now, that is a sampling of one each-------if I were choosing between the two offered by Pacific Aero I would definitely go for the 24 volt version.
My personal setup is the Dynatron on 12 volts WITH (important) the white cone-----best grip and that DOES make a difference.

If you have too much power ---- that is easy to live with. However too little = total monetary waste.

Mutt

I use a hobbico 180 starter on 12 volts it starts my 1.80's just fine also starts my g-38 and will crank over my g-45 when its warmed up.

w8ye

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From my experience the Big Hobbico and Great Planes starters will start my Saito 150 and a G-38 if you use a fully charged automotive 12 volt battery. I do not own a 180.