From: Mark J. Blair, NF6X (nf6x@nf6x.net)
Date: Sun Oct 30 2005 - 20:06:29 PST
Joe Scheaffer wrote:
> BTW: Those Detroit engines go to full throttle when shutoff. It is possible
> for the injector control rack to stick in the wide open position when
> sitting for a long period of time, and run away when started (fuel shutoff
> cable won't stop it). I have taken to starting mine in 4th gear high range
> if it has been sitting for a while. That way I can let out the clutch and
> stall it if necessary.
Thanks, I didn't know that! That's good to know.
Anyway, I wish that all of my engines would start as easily as my Goat's
does. That Detroit always starts immediately.
-- Mark J. Blair, NF6X <nf6x@nf6x.net> Web page: http://www.nf6x.net/ GnuPG public key available from my web page.
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