REFLECTOR: Franklin Starter

[John Dibble]

Mike,
Thanks.  That sounds like my problem.  I believe the engine did come
from Atlas.

John

MikeWatsonSpg at cs.com wrote:

> John,
>
> If you bought your engine from ATLAS MOTORS, you definitely should
> change to a skytech
>
> For six years I have had the same problem turning over the engine when
> hot.
> Remember, the compression ratio on a Franklin is 10.5 to 1, therefore
> it needs
> globs of power and a high torque starter to turn over.
>
> The procedure I use to start is, first hit the start button for two
> seconds then
> release, wait 15 seconds the press and hold the start button in for
> four seconds.
>
> If the engine dose not start, wait a couple of minutes and repeat the
> procedure.
> Works every time, even with a weak battery.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike W.
>
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