[C320-list] starting effort

[Adam Weiner]

I have the same engine, and around the same year.  I don't recall the
hours but it starts basically instantly except in cold weather where it
takes three or four seconds or less.

Adam

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Martin Raphael
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 6:16 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: [C320-list] starting effort


Recent discussions about starting problems have me wondering...what is
the 
typical experience in how long it takes to start our engines.  I have a
1994 
Perkins M30 with about 1700 hrs.  After warming the plugs for 15 seconds
or 
so, it takes a good 5 to maybe10 seconds of turning before the engine
fires 
up, and I wonder if this is typical.  My understanding is that longer 
turning times are bad as this heats up the starter and degrades its 
performance.  Do other engines fire right up, or is my experience the
norm? Thanks, Martin Raphael Rhapsody #108