Re: Saito 91 Starting

Carl Anderson wrote:
> What is the proper procedure for starting from cold a Satio 91 engine.
> Before break in it says to prime 5 to 6 turns on the prop while covering
the 
> exaust.
> My engine is broken in ,but it does not always start easily.(But it runs

> fine)
> Will it still need priming or should I puug in the battery and start 
> cranking it over?
> Thank you
> Carl Anderson 
> 
> 
I have had 3 Saitos (.56, 1.20 and 1.50) and they all needed priming. I 
always did the prime until I saw the fuel line to the carb full then 
turned them over a few turns with the plug lit and a firm grip on the 
prop until you feel a bump at TDC then turn one more turn and then flip 
it backward against compression and it fires and runs forward (with time 
to get my hand out of the prop).

The .56 and the 1.50 both ran much more consisantly with a vibratory 
fuel pump. I think I used Perry's. The 1.20 had it's own fuel pump that 
worked well.

Good Luck,
BobH