PAW - how to start p.a.w .55 engine

[@MarkRobinson555]

First class demonstration, thank you very much

[@isakkildal5526]

I used this video as a guide to starting my PAW diesels. It works.

[@cathryneifflaender4194]

We are so happy you found it useful.

[@grahamtranter3616]

I would be hard pressed to think of any other item, I've come across in life, where one manufacturers product seemed so far ahead of its competitors. Your Dad's product transformed our experiences from a miserable catalogue of frustrations, failures and expensive breakages to an actual viable hobby. I may have to route out my 1975 pedigree 0.090" 1.5 cc ; I know the whereabouts at my Fathers house, it still hides. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!

[@progressaeroworks9268]

Hi Graham, glad we have inspired you to have another go, any problems or advice we can help you with just give us a call,

[@jonprice9699]

Just started my .55 for the first time after watching this video, excellent tutorial but you missed the bit about how much diesel fuel stings in a prop cut!

[@progressaeroworks9268]

We have to leave you with some surprises. lol. So glad you found the video useful

[@gingerlacey738]

Fantastic engine,you sent me one about four years ago with rc throttle it’s so easy to start ,use it in a half wave from 1954 ,sport high wing three channel,it always gets more interest than just another electric clone at the field. You are much appreciated,thanks.

[@progressaeroworks9268]

We are so pleased to hear that you are still happy with your engine.

[@gertnood]

I acquired a PAW .15 FF/CL last weekend, that - usual story - had sat around for ages not run, and the fellow who had it said he wasn't sure if it was any good, it was all seized, etc etc. Well thanks, I said, I'll see if i could get it going, thanks very much.. I did not know it was a PAW at the time but suspected so, and confirmed on Sceptreflight's very helpful site when I got home. That led me to this video - which is really nicely done and I enjoyed it thoroughly. So it wasn't even siezed, just gummy stiff. One capful of nitrate thinner down the intake and a shot in the cylinder, and a few wiggles of the prop later it turned over fine with a nice pop. So later this afternoon, it was time to have a go at it, having mounted it up for running last night. Filled the tank, opened the needle 2-3/4 turns, the compression was stuck but not siezed and was a bit high but ok. Three turns of the prop with the intake choked, two drops in the intake and turned it over slowly once, and then gave it a hearty flip. Holy mackerel - instant running! So today was my first ever one flip diesel start, never thought that was going to happen but I was hopeful, and prepared, after watching this. Wow what a sweet handling diesel it is, well done folks. It is below freezing outside BTW, so no tach readings and only about 2 minutes run time total in two short runs. But I ran the compression up and down then settled on a slightly rich and under-compressed setting for "whee fun" running. After the first tank ran out (a very small Perfect tank), I refueled, choke flipped, and got an instant replay of the first start. So.. surprised and delighted I was to find out it handled just like you show here! I now find myself fantasizing about a .60 TBR R/C.

[@MURDOCK1500]

We used to refer to too much compression as running hard. Too little running soft. When in a model you have to set the mixture a tad rich because it leans out in flight. Great tutorial. I'll have to get my old PAW 1.49 running soon

[@drewhudson1296]

Man I’ve been runnin my old mk17 and I see your into bikes man I traded my 07 v star for a 91 f150 4x4 manual trans and got back into flying

[@paultrussy]

Yes, Genesis, Wishbone Ash, Focus and P.A.W. The sound tracks of my youth :) So fortunate to live in Macclesfield the home of Progress Aero Works :)

[@Standard080105]

Good grief, talk about parallel existences: I was on a bit of a nostalgia trip - remembering being envious of my friend's PAW1.49 when I only ever had a DC Sabre - and I've got Hocus Pocus, too!

[@richarddavis7778]

@@Standard080105 Me too - Sabre and Focus plus the Yes Album for the nostalgia trip. Nothing wrong with the Sabre but the PAWs are real works of art.

[@m3g4byte]

Thanks for posting this video. Taught me a thing or two about clearing out the excess fuel when it’s flooded.

[@BigJimMartinGuy]

Awesome video. I was cleaning my work room the other day, and came across some used diesels I got several years ago. One of them is the .55. I got it running yesterday after a bit too much fiddling. Very excited to find this video. Can't wait to get out and try it again! Looking forward to showing up at my field with some diesel powered planes next summer. :)

[@32dafunk]

Brilliant video! I've had so many mixed and frustrating sessions trying to start diesels over the years with only occasional sucesses. Definitely gonna try your method and ace it! Thanks!

[@progressaeroworks9268]

Always happy to help.

[@frederickkrueger783]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you, Tony.

[@alanreynolds2125]

hi, come on only one video!! could watch this all day! saves me getting mine out. cheers alan.

[@timhooper8617]

Thanks for the video! I've just started using my PAW 1.49 in a model, and will experiment with the techniques shown. I think I'm over fuelling at the moment>

[@TestECull]

A 4-cycle PAW would be lovely.

[@asrcav8r]

Next best thing, I was lucky to get an Enya .36-4CD, now I need to work up the nerve and mount it inna test stand!

[@williameaston136]

Excellent

[@brendansheehy]

Great demo

[@colibriguitars]

thanks a lot! very nice video, a paw 55 was my first diesel engine, i got it from Mr. Clutton some years ago. Can you make a video about RC carburator? had troble with my PAW 100, when go from slow to hi seems to fail, as get rich and stop... Thanks and keep going!

[@scottgriffiths199]

Thanks for that . Starts good when you understand what your doing

[@michaelmcgovern8110]

So MANY Thanks!!!!! Can you recommend a good commercial fuel in the US, or a good "recipe"?

[@progressaeroworks9268]

I would advise having a look at the AMA (American Modellors Association) to see if they have any recommendations or to make your own the recipe would be. 25% Castor oil 33% Ether 42% Paraffin Ignition Improver 1.8% Hope this helps Tony

[@michaelmcgovern8110]

@@progressaeroworks9268 Thanks! Exactly the data I needed!

[@Winter_Sportster]

Great Tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You !!!!!

[@jeffpiatt3879]

I have three .55's bought through the late Eric Clutton. What size prop are you running in this video? I have run mine on everything from a 5X3 to a 6-4. 5X3 seems to make the most power, with the larger props giving a better idle.

[@bobjohnstone5109]

Good, init . I need more practice too, to meet that standard.

[@StefanB-g6s]

You said, that the fuel level must be a Little bit under the the carburetor but not to low. Whats going on, if you are climbing, nose up with the airplane?? Thanks!

[@progressaeroworks9268]

Once the engine is running, the engine will draw fuel in, if the tank is too high it can siphon into the engine while it is not running and will flood it.

[@ravebrave8866]

make a proper exhaust stack for this engine.. or else it will be an oily mess..

[@direktorpresident]

If you have any experience with diesels you will know that an exhaust stack is comparable to an ashtray on a motorbike

[@pufango4059]

Charles Hurhaus how do you come to that conclusion ?

[@ravebrave8866]

@@direktorpresident this is why I like PAW engines... they have a muffler option..