Big smile John. That was really my whole point. cold weather = more wattage to crank it with the starter. More wattage going to the starter means less voltage to the coil. However, since you can start these old girls by hand, that leads to the conclusion that keeping appropriate voltage to the coil in a battery ignition is key, whether it is 80 degrees outside, or 10 degrees.
I guess I didn't come right out and state that, but it was what was going through my mind. I guess I was trying to get people to think a bit about what goes on when you start an engine. all you really need is correct rotation and good fuel and good spark.......RPM's are inconseqential to what it takes to start one of these. If these were gas turbines, I would have a different answer.
Lastly, I agree about the compression bleed off, but to my point, maintaining compression is important to overall efficiency and power output of a running engine......not as much of a requirement to get 'em spinnin' on thier own. You and I understand (and a few others), and was hoping for those who don't understand to take these points into consideration.
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