REFLECTOR: Engine Starting

[John Dibble]

The issue is that if the voltage drops too low, the EI may not fire at the right timing you could get kick back and maybe
damage something.  I have the generation 1 electroaire and the min voltage for that is 8v.  I used to start on the mag
alone.  Last year I switched to a car battery which has plenty of starting power, even in cold weather, so now I am not
concerned with a low starting voltage and start with both.

John

Mike Wilson wrote:

> Can someone please remind me the pitfalls of starting my velocity on the electronic ignition.
>
> My bird has the Lycoming IO-540 (300hp) and one standard bendex mag and one electro aire.
>
> I know that John has explained this before but for some reason I can not login to my account and look over the archives.
>
> Thanks
> Mike
> N99KT
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