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Period during which starting air is admitted into two
cylinders at the same time, to ensure prompt starting
from any position.
Overlap is normally 15O to 25O
Overlap depends on
type of engine – 2 stroke or 4 stroke
number of cylinders
time of opening of v/v – earlier opening, greater overlap
exhaust v/v opening timing
Starting Angle
The starting angle and the period of starting air opening is
governed by three main factors:
Firing interval of the engine
Opening of starting air valve
Starting air v/v should open after firing dead centre to give positive
turning moment in the correct direction.
Some v/vs are arranged to open even 10 O before TDC
Closing of starting air valve
Starting air valve must close before exhausting commences