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BobbyPaulk(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:06 am Post subject: Corvair

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The guy in the hangar next to mine has a Pietenpol with a Corvair engine. It is over 30 yrs. old. I have propped it many times. It does not have a starter. It uses the old battery ignition and distributor. 

We prime it on the first start of the day about 4 shots. Pull it through 3 blades with ignition off ( treat it likes it's hot ).

Make it hot and it usually starts on the first blade. On a cold day 40 ~ 55 you may have to repeat this process. Prime again let it sit for 15 ~ 20 seconds to let the fuel vaporize and it will start and continue to run. He is using an updraft carburetor  It is cold natured so he has to let it warm up before applying full power. Once warmed up it will start on the first or second blade the rest of the day.



Bobby 

Jacksonville Fl. 

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