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[Marks DTM Calib]

Absolutely, easy start is for bodgers and fools

[bigegg]

Absolutely, easy start is for bodgers and fools

that's me 

like I said, it's disparaged.
And my vans are usually ready for the knacker's yard *before* I get them.

[cnj]

interesting comment from marks dtm. many years ago knew of a ford tractor that wouldn't start even in summer without 'easy start'. apparantly engines can become reliant on it!

[Seth]

interesting comment from marks dtm. many years ago knew of a ford tractor that wouldn't start even in summer without 'easy start'. apparantly engines can become reliant on it!

Due to the volatility of the stuff .... causes catastrophic bore/combustion chamber wear, broken piston rings .... etc etc.

Manufacturers don't supply cans of Easy Start with engines, so there are obviously other issues!

[cnj]

at the time we were told that the constant use had rippled the bores, and that was in an engine for agricultural use !

[Marks DTM Calib]

I have pics of the damage that easi start does. It destroys rings, can damage liners and even bend rods.

The problem is that it's very volatile and ignites early in the compression stroke.

There are some engines on large plant that utilise it for starting but they inject very small controlled quantities shortly after cranking starts to minimise stress

[omega3000]

I have pics of the damage that easi start does. It destroys rings, can damage liners and even bend rods.

The problem is that it's very volatile and ignites early in the compression stroke.

There are some engines on large plant that utilise it for starting but they inject very small controlled quantities shortly after cranking starts to minimise stress

 

[TheBoy]

Does it need a bigger alternator if he fits a 2nd battery, currently a 95A one

[tidla]

Not really. Just make sure the cable linking the two batteries is up to the job.

[bigegg]

I only ever had problems once with too small an alternator - it was an aftermarket one, new, from a motor factors, and was physically only half the size (and weight) of the original.

Can't remember exact details, as I got an auto-electrician aquaintance to have a look at it, but suffice to say, the twin battery set-up did not work until I fitted a different (physically bigger) second hand unit.