Series 1 Starter Button

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Originally Posted by dreamin'

So what happens with crank-starting petrol models? Does there still need to be enough battery to deliver a spark even if it can't turn the starter?

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Yes, but this is not much compared to the starter draw. I have managed to eke out an old battery for a full winter this way. Just need to make sure carburettion and ignition are in good shape. This is not unique to Series Landrovers - applies to any car with a crankhandle. (e.g. early VW)

John

A battery of any description is not strictly necessary. I have started my petrol, normal coil spark ignition (as opposed to magneto ignition), SI with absolutely no battery connected. I just had to roll start it until the engine was turning over at about 1000~1500 RPM. The generator was then generating enough electricity to power the coil. This may also work with alternator powered vehicles, but they typically only self excite when the engine has reached 3000~4000 RPM.

Aaron.

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Originally Posted by Aaron IIA

A battery of any description is not strictly necessary. I have started my petrol, normal coil spark ignition (as opposed to magneto ignition), SI with absolutely no battery connected. I just had to roll start it until the engine was turning over at about 1000~1500 RPM. The generator was then generating enough electricity to power the coil. This may also work with alternator powered vehicles, but they typically only self excite when the engine has reached 3000~4000 RPM.

Aaron.

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Wow, never thought that would work.:o but happily impressed.
I recall Jack Absalom doing this with a number of D cell batteries taped together to get the 12 volts then push starting the vehicle.

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Originally Posted by Sleepy

I recall Jack Absalom doing this with a number of D cell batteries taped together to get the 12 volts then push starting the vehicle.

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No , he jacked up a rear wheel and with car in gear , he rocked the wheel over to turn the motor and start it . Your right about the D cells ..he did do that . Wonder what became of him, he was a real bushie ... preceding the Bush tucker man by years. He was also a noted artist I think .

Mike

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Originally Posted by series1buff

No , he jacked up a rear wheel and with car in gear , he rocked the wheel over to turn the motor and start it . Your right about the D cells ..he did do that . Wonder what became of him, he was a real bushie ... preceding the Bush tucker man by years. He was also a noted artist I think .

Mike

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Yes I do remember - The old sigma - I was just simplifying the story.:angel:
He also did the "victa mower method" and pull started the sigma with a rope around the rear wheel.:D

I think he blew himself up putting 400 psi in the spare or one of his other nitwit ideas.
He preceded Russel Coight. I Think.
Dennis

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Originally Posted by dennisS1

I think he blew himself up putting 400 psi in the spare or one of his other nitwit ideas.
He preceded Russel Coight. I Think.
Dennis

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Yes that's right Dennis, he used to blow up the spare and use it as a compressed air reservoir - not sure it was 400psi but well over 100psi from memory - not sure that's safe.:unsure:

400 psi :eek:

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Originally Posted by Sleepy

...... not sure it was 400psi but well over 100psi from memory - not sure that's safe.:unsure:

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I am sure it is NOT safe. Most tyres will have a maximum pressure marked on them, and while it may be safe to go perhaps 50% over that if they are not put on the vehicle (no shock load from bumps) I would not go over about that.

I've only actually had one tyre explode on me, that was a 30x2 1/2 clincher rim tyre with a minimum operating pressure of 90psi, but relatively small volume, and that was bad enough (damaged due to sitting on the vehicle flat).

John