Spinstart pics
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I thought sure this would draw some interest! I see that a lot of individuals have looked at this post, but if all you people are having fun cranking by hand, well be my guest! This was, easy install, and very easy start, just like electric! I am glad I made the switch and would do it again, in a heartbeat!
I thought sure this would draw some interest! I see that a lot of individuals have looked at this post, but if all you people are having fun cranking by hand, well be my guest! This was, easy install, and very easy start, just like electric! I am glad I made the switch and would do it again, in a heartbeat!
Spinstart
Dennis, I would say that is a great invention... Some of us po folk don't have fossil fuel energy. ;D
Dennis, I would say that is a great invention... Some of us po folk don't have fossil fuel energy. ;D
Is that a Briggs & Stratton?
Dennis, Neat idea, although I'd be worried about dropping the drill overboard. Is that a Briggs & Stratton air-cooled 4-stroke on your boat? How do you like it?
Dennis, Neat idea, although I'd be worried about dropping the drill overboard. Is that a Briggs & Stratton air-cooled 4-stroke on your boat? How do you like it?
B and S
Yes that is a brand new Briggs and Stratton air cooled 4 stroke! I like it a lot and it provides my V222 with plenty of get up and go! As to dropping the drill overboard, if you add a safety cable, to the drills end, it wont go overboard!
Yes that is a brand new Briggs and Stratton air cooled 4 stroke! I like it a lot and it provides my V222 with plenty of get up and go! As to dropping the drill overboard, if you add a safety cable, to the drills end, it wont go overboard!
Cowling cover prevents it
The web page says it only works on B&S, Tecumseh, etc. Sounds like it is intended for lawn mower type motors. The pull rope on most outboards comes out of the "cowling" (top cover of the motor) so you don't have access to the top bolt of the pull-rope mechanism like you do on the B&S outboard. I sure wish it would work because it is a terrific idea and I have the drill to do it! I'd also like to see about using a drill to drive the winch to pull up the main. Wait, I looked at your photos again. Did you cut a hole in the cowling? I never thought of that. Do you plug it up when not in use? Tell me more!
The web page says it only works on B&S, Tecumseh, etc. Sounds like it is intended for lawn mower type motors. The pull rope on most outboards comes out of the "cowling" (top cover of the motor) so you don't have access to the top bolt of the pull-rope mechanism like you do on the B&S outboard. I sure wish it would work because it is a terrific idea and I have the drill to do it! I'd also like to see about using a drill to drive the winch to pull up the main. Wait, I looked at your photos again. Did you cut a hole in the cowling? I never thought of that. Do you plug it up when not in use? Tell me more!
Yes I did
Yes I drilled a hole in the cover of the engine! this allows access to the cup on the spin start! Also I made a plug, out of a medicine bottle top,that screws into place, painted it black, and attached it with a small wire, so as not to lose it and can put it in place after the engine is running,, or when not in use, I just pop it into place and the cowling is shut! I believe that the system can be adapted to about any engine! I would be surprized if it couldnt! Either one of the spin start types or the other! As long as your crankshaft comes up vertically, it should be possible!
Yes I drilled a hole in the cover of the engine! this allows access to the cup on the spin start! Also I made a plug, out of a medicine bottle top,that screws into place, painted it black, and attached it with a small wire, so as not to lose it and can put it in place after the engine is running,, or when not in use, I just pop it into place and the cowling is shut! I believe that the system can be adapted to about any engine! I would be surprized if it couldnt! Either one of the spin start types or the other! As long as your crankshaft comes up vertically, it should be possible!
Raising the main
I use a winch in the cockpit, to raise my main. Everything with my sails originate at the cabin top next to the cockpit. That way I can raise and lower the sails from that vantage point! Certainly an adaptor could be put into place on the winch that would allow a cordless to be used to raise and lower the sails. Ive been working on a way to use it to raise my V222s swing keel too! I havent quite figured the gear ratio yet though! Im working on it!
I use a winch in the cockpit, to raise my main. Everything with my sails originate at the cabin top next to the cockpit. That way I can raise and lower the sails from that vantage point! Certainly an adaptor could be put into place on the winch that would allow a cordless to be used to raise and lower the sails. Ive been working on a way to use it to raise my V222s swing keel too! I havent quite figured the gear ratio yet though! Im working on it!
Great Info
Dennis, so what is it like to install? I found a web site that sells them for about $30. The web site photo shows what looks to be a round screen to cover the rope-pull area, three locking nuts, one lock washer, a rubber drill bit thingy and a metal piece. Is it basically an attachment for the drill or do you need to add some stuff to the motor too? Thanks for the info. Also, did you mean to imply that there is more than one manufacturer of these types of items? Randy
Dennis, so what is it like to install? I found a web site that sells them for about $30. The web site photo shows what looks to be a round screen to cover the rope-pull area, three locking nuts, one lock washer, a rubber drill bit thingy and a metal piece. Is it basically an attachment for the drill or do you need to add some stuff to the motor too? Thanks for the info. Also, did you mean to imply that there is more than one manufacturer of these types of items? Randy
Easy install
The three nuts, are different sizes to fit different size crankshafts! You will only use one size, the one that fits your particular model engine! I dont know of anyplace else but Northern to get them but there are two types. I got the one without the spring, because springs can weaken and wear out. But the spring type might be what you want. It is up to you. As to parts there are really only three on mine. the cover, as you pointed out, and here again with the springless type, you get three screens again for the different sizes needed. You will only use one. The shaft with the rubber end on it that fits, into the cup. the cup that bolts to the top of the crankshaft. The nut does need to be torqued down so you will need to use a torque wrench for installation. Once in place your ready to go. I am not familiar with the spinstart that uses a spring, so i cant really tell you about it. i am glad I went with the springless though! The rubbered shaft simply fits in your drill chuck!
The three nuts, are different sizes to fit different size crankshafts! You will only use one size, the one that fits your particular model engine! I dont know of anyplace else but Northern to get them but there are two types. I got the one without the spring, because springs can weaken and wear out. But the spring type might be what you want. It is up to you. As to parts there are really only three on mine. the cover, as you pointed out, and here again with the springless type, you get three screens again for the different sizes needed. You will only use one. The shaft with the rubber end on it that fits, into the cup. the cup that bolts to the top of the crankshaft. The nut does need to be torqued down so you will need to use a torque wrench for installation. Once in place your ready to go. I am not familiar with the spinstart that uses a spring, so i cant really tell you about it. i am glad I went with the springless though! The rubbered shaft simply fits in your drill chuck!
I get it
OK, I get it. The mesh covers the spining mechanism, the cup attaces to the crankshaft and the rubber bit fits into the cup. That gives sufficient grip but without a full-on mechanical connection which allows some slipping when the motor kicks on. Clever. Northern gave me the phone # of the manufacturer so I will call them to ask about use on my Nissan. It seems like it should work. I'll post what I find out from them. Randy
OK, I get it. The mesh covers the spining mechanism, the cup attaces to the crankshaft and the rubber bit fits into the cup. That gives sufficient grip but without a full-on mechanical connection which allows some slipping when the motor kicks on. Clever. Northern gave me the phone # of the manufacturer so I will call them to ask about use on my Nissan. It seems like it should work. I'll post what I find out from them. Randy
Here is info
The company that makes the Spin Start is Specialty Design and their Phone # is 816-231-4370. Perhaps you can buy from them.
The company that makes the Spin Start is Specialty Design and their Phone # is 816-231-4370. Perhaps you can buy from them.
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