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Titan 10-20 starting question

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moseed

09-20-2005 12:40:05




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A local museum has a 10-20 Titan that is in running condition. It has not been run in about 18 months and the fellows that used to start the thing are no longer with us. They have asked me to start it for them this weekend. Can someone advise me on what I have ahead of me? I have never started one before. In the mean time I have ordered a reprint service manual(water barrel in front) but it will not be here in time for the initial attempt. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

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Bobcat

09-20-2005 13:56:53




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 Re: Titan 10-20 starting question in reply to moseed, 09-20-2005 12:40:05  
Before you try anything else make sure the madison kipps oiler is functioning on all 6 ports. Fill it up and then turn the hand crank 50-100 times to watch the oil drip from the tubes and prelube all the critical bearings. There are alot of grease cups in different locations on that engine and transmission that will need a turn or 2 of grease. Give the rocker arms and lifters a shot of oil. Next you will need to prime the mixer with fuel. There is a eccentric on a rod from the camshaft to the Fuel pump and oiler, There is a lever attached to this, Lift the rod up from the lever. You can now manualy cycle the fuel pump and fill the mixer. I would set the mixture screw at 1/2 turn from shut. Now push the mag lever far forward that will retard the magneto. The cylinders have petcocks located on the bottom that will need to be opened. There is a lever for that located by the mag lever. Now prime the cylinders with a healthy shot of gas. The hole is located on the top of the intake right above the mixer. I would not use the hand crank. You can turn the engine with the flywheel. The impule on the mag will need the lever lifted so that the mag clicks. Pull the engine over slow till it is close to clicking the impulse. Now if you are living right it should fire when pulled on over and the mag clicks. Be very carefull to not let this kick you, expecially if you use the hand crank. After it fires you control the speed of the governer by turning the hand crank down to slow it down. Close the petcocks. Advance the timing and enjoy. I shut mine off with the mixer screw. Give me a E-mail if you need anything!

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ohioron

09-20-2005 17:12:20




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 Re: Titan 10-20 starting question in reply to Bobcat, 09-20-2005 13:56:53  
Is a Titan 10-20 different then a McCormick Deering 10-20? I was just wondering if all you said also applies to a MD 10-20 so I should save what you said in case I ever get to the starting point on my MD 10-20?



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Bobcat

09-20-2005 18:47:25




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 Re: Titan 10-20 starting question in reply to ohioron, 09-20-2005 17:12:20  
Ron the Titan is a 2 cylinder crossmotor IHC. The McCormick Deering is a 4 cylinder. They have nothing in common. They are alot easier to start than one of these. "Thank Goodness"



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ohioron

09-22-2005 17:14:51




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 Re: Titan 10-20 starting question in reply to Bobcat, 09-20-2005 18:47:25  
glad to hear that bobcat.



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Mike Androvich

09-20-2005 15:16:33




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 Re: Titan 10-20 starting question in reply to Bobcat, 09-20-2005 13:56:53  
The most common problem I have with mine is that the check balls in the fuel pump stick if the gas gets old. If this Titan hasn't started in 18 months, I would bet that you might have problems with the check ball. As Bobcat says, remove the lever and manually pump the handle back and forth. If you see no evidence of fuel in the mixer bowl (you must remove the small lid to look), then your check balls are probably stuck. You can also listen closely to hear if fuel is returning to the main tank via the return line from the mixer. You get used to listening to this sound after a while. Be sure to squirt a little oil around the pump shaft. Helps sometimes with the seal. Good Luck! They are a lot of fun to run!

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Jetman

09-20-2005 13:46:57




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 Re: Titan 10-20 starting question in reply to moseed, 09-20-2005 12:40:05  
I noticed a web site that discusses some of the features of a kerosene fueled Titan.
Might be of some value. I'd also check the Red Power site. Link



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moseed

09-23-2005 07:52:13




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 Re: Titan 10-20 starting question in reply to Jetman, 09-20-2005 13:46:57  
Been away from the board for a couple of days, thanks fellas I appreciate the information!



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