Re: starting problems

[steveb@newkla.kla.com (Steven Buchholz)]

> 
> Steve wrote that
> >'83 urQ still has such a switch.  There is also a relay in parallel
> >with the switch to allow the computer to richen the mixture on warm
> >starts if the ignition key is held in the START position for more than
> >3 seconds.
> >
> Which makes me wonder:
> What is the right procedure to start the car (hey ..., don't yell "newbie" yet ...).
> I prefer small cranks (<1 sec) thinking that this way I am treating
> my battery better. But if there is a factory switch for 3 secs, then I
> should prefer one long crank.
> Right ? Wrong ? Any comments ?
> 
> Vangelis
> 5K CS T '86
> 
My HO, $0.02, etc.

I like to minimize the number of times the starter's bendix gear engages 
the flywheel, so I usually leave the starter engaged until the engine is 
able to sustain operation.  On the Fox this is usually less than 1 sec.  
On the '88 5k this can be from 1 to 3 secs.  On the ur this can be 5 secs 
or more if it has been sitting.

Which makes me wonder ...
Has anybody tried to put one of the newer statrers on an older motor?  I 
don't know how much the gearing is changed, but the starter motor on the 
'88 runs considerably faster than the '83.

Steve Buchholz
s_buchho@kla.com