Ok, i am hopefully soon going to be purchasing my first turbine. I am wondering how difficult it is to start an airstart turbine like a ram 750. I would love an auto but i am trying to cut costs. I am pretty mechanically inclined so i wonder if it would be difficult. If someone can type a short "start up checklist" of an airstart 750 it would be truly appreciated. Thanks

Do you have the engine already? If not, I would get something that you could get easier service on.

Nick,

It's very easy. On the start-box, it will indicate if it's ready for start.

Hit the ignition button to light the plug, then go with the air and propane. When the engine ramps up, the liquid fuel will flow, and you'll hear that it's burning liquid fuel. At that point, stop the propane and air. When the start box indicates that the engine is running, and the numbers are all within safe operating ranges, you disconnect and go.

Now, that's a VERY simplified outline, but it's the general gist. I really do thin that the other fellow spoke very wisely when he said to take your RAM 750 money, and put it toward a different engine (like a P-80). In the short run, and the long run, you'd probably thank him for the advice.

Hope this helps,

Hey man, know anybody getting rid of a p-80 at a reasonable price. let me know. Thanks, nick