i honestly can't understand the air starter. i'm sure you know best, and the project is going better than i think i have ever seen one go. the thing is, while batteres are heavy, and the charging system has to be heavier with an electric start, in the event of a problem, a person could jump start their vehicle. jumper cables are sort of a pain, but, it's notmuch of a problem finding someone to jump atart a vehicle.

when i worked a c.f. several years ago, in the winter, te service truck prowled the parking lot constantly. the trucks eiter started instantly the first time, or, they were out of air, and had to be pumped up to try again.

like i said, i'm sure you know best, and it's your project and dream, and you are kicking a** to get it done. it's just that in this climate, i've had plenty of experiance with ingersol-rand, and it's never been during good weather.