Primer

ChampChump · Post by **ChampChump** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 09:46

I've looked at previous threads on primers, but think I need more basic advice.

My primer has developed a uselessness that suggests a new one is the only option. I'm presuming (!) it's the original, although I have a 85-12 in the Champ. Recent overhaul of everything except the carb. (pending).

Would I be ok with either of the two mentioned on a previous thread?
ESSEX PRIMER K2404-1/8
ACS PRIMER 10920

All I can find in the manual is 1-788.

Any help, in words of one syllable, gratefully received. With friends on their way to Sun'n'Fun shortly I could get one delivered over the pond the easy way ...

Post by **joea** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:57

CC,

No idea on the primer but I "may" be taking a job based in Luton shortly. Would work 6-8 weeks on and the same off, going back and forth to my home in Arizona.

If this works out and you ever need any reasonable sized Aeronca parts brought over to the UK, pls let me know. Am glad to trade Twiglets for "handling charges" anytime!

Joe

ChampChump · Post by **ChampChump** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:27

Great offer, Joe.

I'm hoping

not to need anything much more but sooner or later will have to reconsider that remark I'm sure.

Let me know when you're here and we can arrange escape from Luton perhaps. You'd be about 120 miles NW. Airspace more friendly around here.

The best thing you could deliver, currently, would be some Phoenician weather. I shouldn't be sulking over the 'pooter today....

Post by **joea** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:36

Will try to stay in touch and let you know if it works out. Should know this week but then I said that a month ago.

Sending some Phoenix WX over right now! Forcast here for Easter Sunday is for it to be 87f, sunny and vis of only 300 miles!

Joe

ChampChump · Post by **ChampChump** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:59

Ooooooooooh. Go fly! It'd be rude not to. Easter can wait.

And we have had snow this morning, rain this afternoon with all of 37º.

Vis. hasn't been bad though.....

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 22:18

The Essex is an FAA approved part if legality is a concern. But you've probably got the airplane in an experimental catagory. In that case, go with the ACS which is cheaper.

A primer is a fairly simple device and not much goes bad on them, except the O-rings. You might pull it appart and see if they've dried out or shrunk over time. That's a lot cheaper than a new primer.

nkh

ChampChump · Post by **ChampChump** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 05:44

Thanks, Nathan. Just what I needed to know.

jack duncan · Post by **jack duncan** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 06:19

I have a ACS on my A65 7AC, and it works fine, if you overhaul your present primer, which is a good idea, before you install new "O" rings, clean everything and use a "fuel proof grease" the stuff sure seals things up good. Jack

jaugsourger · Post by **jaugsourger** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 09:39

Had lots of trouble with my primer. Finally traced it to a mico piece of carbon blocking the nozzle.
Jim