tractorgp
Platinum Member
Just finished this modification.
Starting my generator this winter shud be easier
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Really did not need to use this mod. A quick spray of starter fluid into the regular air inlet provides enough vapor drawn into the engine to assist starting. Too much, especially injected directly into the carb throat could potentially overpressure the cylinder.
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buickanddeere
Super Member
Anybody hear that horrible ether detonation that is going to break rings, bend the rod, deform the rod's big end or break the crank. Don't ruin your generator with this " improvement". All three of my generators start on the 1st or 2nd pull. Just turn the gas on from the tank, give it a minute to fill the carb bowl. Apply full choke. Turn the ignition switch on a pull the rope.
Another fix for a problem that does not exist.
Sooner or later that engine is going to draw unfiltered air through the assist tube.
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tractorgp
Platinum Member
Starting the generator has been a problem from pretty well day one. I was considering selling it and getting one with a starter. Anyway I tried this and so far (granted after just one test) it works. So that the main thing.
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tractorgp
Platinum Member
I've used starting fluid in my cars for many years without any apparent problems. But that was a long time ago. While doing up the video on this subject I checked the web to see if starting fluid cans are available with an extended tip or equivalent. Didn't see any but I was amazed at how many manufacturers are out there - so got to be some inherent value to these products. Anyway so far it looks good for my generator. But will let the forum know if something unusual happens.
Opti-Mist
Platinum Member
You may be able to add an electric starter to your generator. Look for a plate covering a flywheel access hole.
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tractorgp
Platinum Member
That was plan B but I was going to see if I could make an adapter to work from my drill. That's a system I found on Youtube. The idea is to take off the pull cord mechanism to access the nut on the crankshaft. Might still give the idea a try.
thepumpguysc
Elite Member
I too like to tinker, but as others have said, you could just shoot it in the SIDE that's ALREADY open.
I want to convert mine to an electric start but having a hard time giving 90 bucks for a USED flywheel.. the starter NEW is only 45.00.
Its a Tecumseh HM100 engine and the toothed F.Wheel P# required is> 611091 if anyone has 1 laying around..
I want to convert mine to an electric start but having a hard time giving 90 bucks for a USED flywheel.. the starter NEW is only 45.00.
Its a Tecumseh HM100 engine and the toothed F.Wheel P# required is> 611091 if anyone has 1 laying around..
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tractorgp
Platinum Member
That opening is for air intake and the air has to go through (what looks like) a pretty dense filter to get to the carburetor, so hard to see how the starter fluid spray would find an easy way through the filter - but I don't know what would happen for sure.
buickanddeere
Super Member
ether is a vapour, it will travel right through
