Carrier staring question/problem

[Lynn Eades]

Ron, I think a 6 volt starter works fine on 12 volts. Just don't leave it engaged for too long.
Maybe if it spins over fast, that's what you already have?

[Ron Pier]

Possible Lynn. It's a long time since I've actually looked at it, But I think it is stamped 12Volt. It's the type that requires a solenoid and not a pull cable.
6Volts is fine if everything is spot on and you run them frequently. I'm guilty of leaving mine standing for long periods but connected to an Accu-Mate charger. Same battery for about ten years now. When it dies, I'll fit one of those sealed for life type. Ron

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Thanks all. The battery seems OK and I gave the ground a little work. But the second part of my question is why the faster cranking with an ounce of gas down the carb? There's a marked cranking speed difference before the gas (slow) and almost 12 volt-ish (fast) once the gas is in the manifold. Is it lubrication? (doesn't make sense) Vapor or pressure? Part ignition on one or more cylinders helping the starter along? (yet there is no sound of firing until it fires up on all eight)

[rob love]

Lubrication could be part of it....a washed down cylinder will lose some of it's compression. Could also be that it is starting to start.

If you want to find you, disconnect your coil or leave the ignition switch off, and try the gas trick. If it goes faster with the gas, it's the cylinders washing down. If it does not, then it may well be the ignition of the fuel.

[Jordan Baker]

My engine on cranking really slows down when gas gets into the cylinders.

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

My engine on cranking really slows down when gas gets into the cylinders.

That's because your carrier is a left hand one. Mine is right hand...

[Lynn Eades]

O.K. Bruce, you have to explain now.