Yes, a brilliant video indeed and I do like the idea of electric start, what kind of motor is capable of turning the mighty Avon to accomplish this feat? I look forward to your updates and with Avpin getting scarcer and also the cost involved, this is the way forward.

I’ve managed to get hold of the proper Avon starter motors, and motor control panel. so the motors simply bolt straight on, in exchange for the Avpin starter! Simples!

I believe the Comet airliner used this electric-start system on it’s Avons! 😎

Some early industrial Avon, and Olympus engines also used the same motor!

Check: http://xs458starter.posterous.com/ for information on the conversion project.

Cheers, Scott.