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T-Trim
11-13-2004, 11:39 PM
I have a oh-14 engine with ele start and would like to know if I can get away without the ACR on the cam. My is broken and don't want to spend $70.00 for a new one.




Tony

bugman
11-14-2004, 12:09 AM
you should due to the fact you'll be cussing it out when you try to start it

bugman
11-14-2004, 12:10 AM
plus you'd end up messing up the starter from to much strain

T-Trim
11-14-2004, 12:27 AM
I wish I didn't hear that :roll:

bugman
11-14-2004, 12:33 AM
i know but its there for a reason

T-Trim
11-14-2004, 12:36 AM
I know that some older engine didn't have ACR

bugman
11-14-2004, 12:49 AM
yeah but they didn't go so well with regular joes who want it to start easy

T-Trim
11-14-2004, 01:02 AM
I'm far from reg and I really don't mind the hard work.
Beside if the starter on a car crank the engine over with out ACR
why can a good powerful small engine starter do the same.
If it comes to it I might just use the pull starter it has.

bugman
11-14-2004, 01:11 AM
pull startin its worse. the starter will turn it over but drain your battery, overload the starter then soon you'll have to get a new flywheel key

T-Trim
11-14-2004, 01:15 AM
That bad
I still hate the idea I just can't replace the broken ACR and not the whole cam. Stupid Stupid Stupid :freak: :freak: :freak:

bugman
11-14-2004, 01:25 AM
you could if you wanted to

T-Trim
11-14-2004, 01:30 AM
tell me more
please

bugman
11-14-2004, 01:41 AM
well if its a spring system the cam wouldn't have anything to do with acr. the cam moves while the engine runs. some times the acr will crap out but its easily replaced. just pop out what in the way and replace it

T-Trim
11-14-2004, 01:48 AM
I look at the parts diagram and the ACR is sold with the cam.
unless if you or someone else has one to spare.

bugman
11-14-2004, 01:51 AM
well then they love ripping people off but sorry no spare with me but you could try online or searching around your area for blown or damaged engines. no need for a new cam

T-Trim
11-14-2004, 02:00 AM
Back to the drawing board :freak:

bugman
11-14-2004, 02:16 AM
yeah. i do have a way to make it easier. leave the plug real loose then start then tighten it with adjustable pliers. it will make it easier to start. use pliers with rubber grips do you'll be awake afterwards