Anyone have experience with a Ingersoll-Rand air starter on their cruiser? Pros or cons of it and was it a dealer option? My cruiser has one on it but its not kicking over but I can still use the ignition to start.
Ingersoll-Rand Air Starter
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I put up a post about air starters some time back but no one had any experience with them on landcruisers.
I looked into it ,wasnt cheap and the air tank was kind of big and the wrong shape.
I would say its something a PO has fitted.
Lots of merit to the idea.
They are almost impervious to moisture and dirt.
They are not reliant on an electrical supply.
You can use the air in your tyres to start the engine then reinflate when its running(if your tanks empty).
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Thank you Rosco, I have to get the model number off it when I get a chance so I can pull the info off their website and find out why its not kicking over. I called Ingersoll and the rep there said that once I get the model number that I can pull all the part numbers and operating instructings off their site in PDF format. It has a small black button on my dash and when I push it, it clicks at the starter but does not kick over. Only bad thing I see about it is that anyone if they knew what that button was for could jump right in and take off? Anyway, I will get it working and maybe hide the button under the dash somewhere, and take the sticker off the dash?
I love this.... makes me smile thinking of someone who can't start the engine and drains the tires to keep trying. Only to be left at the side of the road with 4 flats and a dead engine...
It is funny. But I think it does have merits. I also like the pull starters someone posted on here. Only reliant on you pulling the darn thing.
I would love to use an air-starter!
Less battery drain. No electrical gremlins. And its gotta sound cool as hell.
The big question: would the starter (if it is working correctly) be a viable option for bumping the motor in low gear to ease over an obstacle? That would make it even more attractive as you could use it for that on the trail without fear of actually starting the motor (you could turn off the ignition) by accident.
Keep us posted on the results!!
Less battery drain. No electrical gremlins. And its gotta sound cool as hell.
The big question: would the starter (if it is working correctly) be a viable option for bumping the motor in low gear to ease over an obstacle? That would make it even more attractive as you could use it for that on the trail without fear of actually starting the motor (you could turn off the ignition) by accident.
Keep us posted on the results!!
In the airforce we used a hydralic/nitrogen charged accumulator to start our Sikorksy helicopters "APU" Auxilary Power Unit. These units are charged to 1,500 PSI.
The idea is simple. Pump the hand pump in the cabin 150 times "WHEW! and after you are done goto the cockpit and flip up the start switch. This sends a signal to the release valve releasing hydralic pressure to the hydralic motor. This is not 100 percent mechanical but on the sikorsky H-53 it is. Thay use a mechanical cable and pull knob to start the APU. Works every time. Once the APU is running the hydralic pumps pressurize the acumulator for the next start.
I got a very good workout when the APUs failed to start.
I thougth wouldnt it be novel to make something simular to this for the bj60 as a backup incase of power failure to the engine or dead batteries.
I thing the idea of air start sounds even simpler.
But I wonder if hydralic might be better since its smaller. Guess its a toss up.
The idea is simple. Pump the hand pump in the cabin 150 times "WHEW! and after you are done goto the cockpit and flip up the start switch. This sends a signal to the release valve releasing hydralic pressure to the hydralic motor. This is not 100 percent mechanical but on the sikorsky H-53 it is. Thay use a mechanical cable and pull knob to start the APU. Works every time. Once the APU is running the hydralic pumps pressurize the acumulator for the next start.
I got a very good workout when the APUs failed to start.
I thougth wouldnt it be novel to make something simular to this for the bj60 as a backup incase of power failure to the engine or dead batteries.
I thing the idea of air start sounds even simpler.
But I wonder if hydralic might be better since its smaller. Guess its a toss up.
These were the ones I originally looked at . The SM120 is suitable for engines under 400hp and has an output of 20hp
http://www.khequipment.com.au/startmaster.htm
Maybe if your clever you could modify an air wrench.
http://www.khequipment.com.au/startmaster.htm
Maybe if your clever you could modify an air wrench.