GENTLEMEN, START YOUR ENGINES!
Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:48 pm
New Precision Matters Auto Prime
Modern gas is far superior to what we had when our cars were new, but between the ethanol and the formulation for closed F-I systems, it is also extremely volatile and it leaves our carbs high and dry in a very short time. Until now that has meant a lot of cranking or some modifications to the car.
We are very proud to introduce our new Auto Prime product, designed to quickly and automatically prime your dry carburettors: Step on the gas, hold it for several seconds, and start your engine. Plus, our design automatically refills while you drive without starving the carbs. All with zero modifications to any metal part of the car. Yes, it works. As with most of our products, it’s been tested on my personal car. On (dry) installation of a prototype, it was filled after approximately 3 miles of city driving. After two weeks of sitting (and drying), I lifted the deck lid, held the carb levers at full throttle, and heard the satisfying ‘gurgle’ of fuel going down and air going up. The car started instantly with the standard half-open throttle and a bit of pumping to keep the cold engine from quitting at idle. It got less than a mile or so to refill, but seems to have done so. Since then, I’ve ignored it and while it has yet to sit another two weeks, it’s had one instance of a week to dry out; same result.
The total capacity of the canister and the hoses approximates 30cc; far more than enough to start a car in any reasonable state of tune. I don’t know how long it will stay full; the two-week-try seemed to be full, and the molecules attempting to escape to the atmosphere are going to have to pass up the fuel line, through the float valve and into the float bowls to find their way out. Let’s just say it’ll take a while.
It installs with hoses/clamps, and the nylon-ties you see fastening the actuating ‘Blade’ to the forward throttle lever; no holes to drill, no electrical parts/mounting/wiring, no outboard motor parts in your engine bay.
And, except for the same hoses you trust every time you start your car, it is all metal; fool-proof and safe. Oh, and any change in the force required to push the throttle remains theoretical and undetectable.
We are proud to introduce the Auto Prime and will have a display unit at the Lit Meet for your examination. Plus we’re offering a limited number of pre-orders available at an introductory price. Please stop by the Precision Matters table and take a look.
(edit; note to self: Proof read before posting)
Modern gas is far superior to what we had when our cars were new, but between the ethanol and the formulation for closed F-I systems, it is also extremely volatile and it leaves our carbs high and dry in a very short time. Until now that has meant a lot of cranking or some modifications to the car.
We are very proud to introduce our new Auto Prime product, designed to quickly and automatically prime your dry carburettors: Step on the gas, hold it for several seconds, and start your engine. Plus, our design automatically refills while you drive without starving the carbs. All with zero modifications to any metal part of the car. Yes, it works. As with most of our products, it’s been tested on my personal car. On (dry) installation of a prototype, it was filled after approximately 3 miles of city driving. After two weeks of sitting (and drying), I lifted the deck lid, held the carb levers at full throttle, and heard the satisfying ‘gurgle’ of fuel going down and air going up. The car started instantly with the standard half-open throttle and a bit of pumping to keep the cold engine from quitting at idle. It got less than a mile or so to refill, but seems to have done so. Since then, I’ve ignored it and while it has yet to sit another two weeks, it’s had one instance of a week to dry out; same result.
The total capacity of the canister and the hoses approximates 30cc; far more than enough to start a car in any reasonable state of tune. I don’t know how long it will stay full; the two-week-try seemed to be full, and the molecules attempting to escape to the atmosphere are going to have to pass up the fuel line, through the float valve and into the float bowls to find their way out. Let’s just say it’ll take a while.
It installs with hoses/clamps, and the nylon-ties you see fastening the actuating ‘Blade’ to the forward throttle lever; no holes to drill, no electrical parts/mounting/wiring, no outboard motor parts in your engine bay.
And, except for the same hoses you trust every time you start your car, it is all metal; fool-proof and safe. Oh, and any change in the force required to push the throttle remains theoretical and undetectable.
We are proud to introduce the Auto Prime and will have a display unit at the Lit Meet for your examination. Plus we’re offering a limited number of pre-orders available at an introductory price. Please stop by the Precision Matters table and take a look.
(edit; note to self: Proof read before posting)