Wren Kerostart
#1
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Wren Kerostart
I have an old Wren 54 Mk3 with a ECO (manual start) ECU which I'm thinking of upgrading to kerostart.
Is anyone here running one of the newer kerostart Wrens and, if so, how are they? I know the engines are good but am interested in experiences with the start cycle. Is the start reliable? Are the plugs reliable?
Is anyone here running one of the newer kerostart Wrens and, if so, how are they? I know the engines are good but am interested in experiences with the start cycle. Is the start reliable? Are the plugs reliable?
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RE: Wren Kerostart
Here is a post in the Wren support forum showing how to set up their kero start conversion including a video. It's something they just added and looks good so far.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11426039
PaulD
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11426039
PaulD
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RE: Wren Kerostart
Hi S'33,
I have three Wren 160s and one Wren 100, all kerostart. They start very smoothly and while Ron did supply me with a spare for the Kero plug I have yet to replace one.
I've attended the open day before and it's a great time .. and a good way to get the upgrade done and have some great food from the Man Grill :-)
Hope to see you in April, Ron!
Dave McQ
I have three Wren 160s and one Wren 100, all kerostart. They start very smoothly and while Ron did supply me with a spare for the Kero plug I have yet to replace one.
I've attended the open day before and it's a great time .. and a good way to get the upgrade done and have some great food from the Man Grill :-)
Hope to see you in April, Ron!
Dave McQ
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RE: Wren Kerostart
Cheers,
I'll probably upgrade mine before the open day My engine has been removed from the model for a small tweak so now's a good time to do it. Good to hear that the system works well (which isn't a great surprise) and I'm looking forwards to ditching all my off-board starting cables, batteries and gas!!
I'll probably upgrade mine before the open day My engine has been removed from the model for a small tweak so now's a good time to do it. Good to hear that the system works well (which isn't a great surprise) and I'm looking forwards to ditching all my off-board starting cables, batteries and gas!!
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RE: Wren Kerostart
ORIGINAL: dw_crash
Keep in mind.....these are smaller engines.....how much weight extra is Kerostart?
DW_Crash
Keep in mind.....these are smaller engines.....how much weight extra is Kerostart?
DW_Crash
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RE: Wren Kerostart
It sure is. I've got three 44 Golds, they are all auto-start, and they are a dream to fire up on kero-start. No more carting the propane bottle around in an inside pocket in my coat to keep the gas warm on winter days
Gordon
Gordon
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RE: Wren Kerostart
Just a quick update to say that I did upgrade to Kerostart. I ordered the parts from Wren and Xicoy and did the conversion myself, which was incredibly easy. My first attempted start was this evening and it fired up first time .
This engine previously had a ECO ECU so I can now leave the starter lead, battery, gas canister and connector, glow plug and glow lead at home. Much more user friendly
This engine previously had a ECO ECU so I can now leave the starter lead, battery, gas canister and connector, glow plug and glow lead at home. Much more user friendly