Swinging the Comper
The Comper could be swung from behind the prop with ready access to the switches and throttle.Of course the BTH mags were coupled direct to the throttle so giving a retarded setting on start up.
When i first fired it up (1974) it sounded as if there were no bearings fitted,but in fact it was just the 'backlash' in the reduction box. The fuel soaked rag always caused amusement to onlookers.
The Tubs (VW Engine) had to be 'flicked' like a giant model,always interesting when getting 5 started for a display.