CharlieWaffles
Well Known Member
I know it is usually the hot starts on most RV10s that present challenges, but after a year I have gotten those down pretty dang well. So well, that my cold starts look pathetic next to them.
I haven't found the right mojo yet to get my stock IO-540 (ordered from vans) to kick during the first cranking. I have stock Retard Mags, Slick Start and the stock Vans installed FI - Believe its a Eagle Hawk? I also upgraded to the larger Skytec 142NL starter
All my cold starts involve priming and I have tried using fuel flow as the guide (3-4GPH) before starting, tried fuel pressure, and even just counting. All result in the same thing. Crank for up to 15 seconds. Pause to let starter cool, and then do the same exact thing again and the second time around it kicks by the first or second blade like I expect it to initially.
So I am wondering what COLD start recipes people use for themselves? Perhaps there is a combination I haven't tried yet.
I haven't found the right mojo yet to get my stock IO-540 (ordered from vans) to kick during the first cranking. I have stock Retard Mags, Slick Start and the stock Vans installed FI - Believe its a Eagle Hawk? I also upgraded to the larger Skytec 142NL starter
All my cold starts involve priming and I have tried using fuel flow as the guide (3-4GPH) before starting, tried fuel pressure, and even just counting. All result in the same thing. Crank for up to 15 seconds. Pause to let starter cool, and then do the same exact thing again and the second time around it kicks by the first or second blade like I expect it to initially.
So I am wondering what COLD start recipes people use for themselves? Perhaps there is a combination I haven't tried yet.