ORIGINAL: schroedm

Guys,

Thought I'd garner opinion regarding a start problem I continue to have with a new P160SX.

Basically, it has real trouble starting on the kero. There isn't enough getting to the turbine. The solenoid clicks away as it should but if I disconnect the kero start tube from the turbine then there is virtually nothing coming through. The start fails with ignition time out but if I just keep trying it'll start on the 3rd or 4th attempt. Once over to the main fuel feed the turbine runs a treat.

I thought it may have been a faulty or blocked solenoid so fitted a new one but it does the same. Filter is spotless too.

If I use the GSU to test the 'burner' valve then it works fine and the kero drips through as it should.

Is this a case of upping the pump voltage somehow for the starts?? I'm not 100% but I think I saw Pv on the GSU of around 0.2-0.3 during the start sequence. Does that sound right??

Any help would be appreciated!!

Thanks
Mark