Mw-54
06-22-2003 | 08:54 PM
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From: Pendle HillNSW, AUSTRALIA
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You just push the starter against the compressor spinner nut and press the switch.
I would suggest that you ask Wren to leave the wand out of the kit and include a starter package. This attaches to the front of the engine with a SS bracket, and wires away to an external battery. They cost about the same.
This way if you want to go to full auto start later you can.
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I would suggest that you ask Wren to leave the wand out of the kit and include a starter package. This attaches to the front of the engine with a SS bracket, and wires away to an external battery. They cost about the same.
This way if you want to go to full auto start later you can.
Regards
06-22-2003 | 10:09 PM
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From: Laterriere, QC, CANADA
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Here is my starting procedure with my MW54 and the starter wand
1- Open the propane
2- Spin the compressor a little bit with the starter
3- Ignite the propane (i'm using a BBQ lighter, less wiring...) by the exhaust cone
4- Keep spinning the compressor until it reach about 25k
5- Engine running at idle
1- Open the propane
2- Spin the compressor a little bit with the starter
3- Ignite the propane (i'm using a BBQ lighter, less wiring...) by the exhaust cone
4- Keep spinning the compressor until it reach about 25k
5- Engine running at idle
06-23-2003 | 02:02 AM
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Started my wren today for the first time today..The starter wand is so simple to use, it may not work well in a tight intallation, but the wand is neat, not a problem to use...the thing ran great!!
Joey.
Joey.
06-23-2003 | 12:23 PM
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I use the two glow plugs to ignite the gas. My main problem is, I am going through glow plugs at a somewhat expensive rate. They seem to last no time at all.
Is there a particular plug that lasts for a decent length of time?
Is there a particular plug that lasts for a decent length of time?
06-23-2003 | 01:03 PM
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I am using a 2 volt battery with two glow plug connectors.
I have been using enya no 3 plugs as I had a few of them. I am only getting about 8 runs per pair of plugs on average.
They last ok on my glow engines with this set up.
I have been using enya no 3 plugs as I had a few of them. I am only getting about 8 runs per pair of plugs on average.
They last ok on my glow engines with this set up.
06-23-2003 | 01:14 PM
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There's no need to use 2 plugs to ignite the propane. There are 2 on the MW54 because, as you know, they hold the CC in relation to the outer case and to have a spare in case you burn out one.
Do an experiment. Put in new plugs and only use one. When that burns out, see if the other one works. You'll be able to determine if it's your battery that's killing the plug or a hostile CC environment.
I'm not familiar with the Enya #3 but try to pick a plug that has a relatively thick element. Also a little tip. Energize your plug and let cool before teasing the elements out. That anneals the element and makes it less susceptible to breakage.
Do an experiment. Put in new plugs and only use one. When that burns out, see if the other one works. You'll be able to determine if it's your battery that's killing the plug or a hostile CC environment.
I'm not familiar with the Enya #3 but try to pick a plug that has a relatively thick element. Also a little tip. Energize your plug and let cool before teasing the elements out. That anneals the element and makes it less susceptible to breakage.
