Re: 1930 Elto Speedster Compression Release?

[PM T2]

Are you sure its into the cylinder wall?

That is the spot for a core plug. it would make sense if they wanted to add a drain. If it is being used for a compression release – I suppose you can use it for that, but I’d be concerned with it leaking – or worse.

I’d plug it myself, but you’d have to be sure the end of the plug doesn’t extend into the combustion chamber where it can get hit.

They weren’t sold with a compression release originally. THey were meant to be bump started with the knob. You can rope it, but you need the right technique. its not a lot different than any other engine with strong compression.

PM T2

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