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<blockquote data-quote="Howard" data-source="post: 17870" data-attributes="member: 271"><p>Hi Tom</p><p> </p><p>I've used long reach decompressors (I thought they were RE, they came with a spacer so that you could use them in either long or short reach heads) since the valve lifter assembly fell apart - I don't like all those bits in the timing chest.</p><p> </p><p>Most comments have already been made. They don't release much gas, so they aren't as effective as a valve lifter, but they do work for starting, and switching off the ignition means no oily mess at the top of the engine.</p><p> </p><p>I've recently changed from a single cable at the bars with a junction box (difficult to adjust) to a twin pull lever, and like you I've got too many cables. I'm trying lateral thinking at the moment - I've thought of cam levers on the decompressors, but that's not very convenient - my latest thought is solenoid operation, but that's as far as I've got. I suppose that would work on the valve lifter too. </p><p> </p><p>Farnell sell a small 12 V solenoid called a Black Knight - is this an omen?</p><p> </p><p>All very high tech for me - perhaps I'll just put the lever on the frame under the seat (Egli).</p><p> </p><p>H</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Howard, post: 17870, member: 271"] Hi Tom I've used long reach decompressors (I thought they were RE, they came with a spacer so that you could use them in either long or short reach heads) since the valve lifter assembly fell apart - I don't like all those bits in the timing chest. Most comments have already been made. They don't release much gas, so they aren't as effective as a valve lifter, but they do work for starting, and switching off the ignition means no oily mess at the top of the engine. I've recently changed from a single cable at the bars with a junction box (difficult to adjust) to a twin pull lever, and like you I've got too many cables. I'm trying lateral thinking at the moment - I've thought of cam levers on the decompressors, but that's not very convenient - my latest thought is solenoid operation, but that's as far as I've got. I suppose that would work on the valve lifter too. Farnell sell a small 12 V solenoid called a Black Knight - is this an omen? All very high tech for me - perhaps I'll just put the lever on the frame under the seat (Egli). H [/QUOTE]
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