Originally posted by vrand
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This process would feed itself as you will see by my quick explanation:
Some thoughts I have are to attach an empty propane cylinder, maybe a 16oz bottle, to the exhaust of the engine through a one-way check valve while also feeding the air intake (air processor) side of the engine by way of a hand valve. This would allow the pressure in the engine to exhaust into the propane cylinder. Turning the engine over a few times should build up some good pressure inside the propane bottle which can be used for starting the engine.
When starting the engine, this cylinder would be vented to the intake of the engine by use of a hand valve to pressurize the air in the intake side of the atom conditioner (fancy term for ionizer / mixer). I'll see about putting a drawing together and posting it since I currently do not have a drawing made up.
Once the engine is running, the propane cylinder could be recharged and then 'shut off' to retain it's pressure for the next time the engine needs to be started.
The 16oz bottle is just a suggestion on my end as I think 16oz would provide enough pressure and volume to get the party started
Most engines usually develop around 150 psi or higher on a compression stroke. My motorcycles have typically been 165 psi minimum when turning them over (while disabled to prevent them from actually starting) They say you learn from mistakes
... 'nuff said.


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