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Old 08-04-2003 | 02:07 PM
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Default What engine is it?

Lightning,

What engine is it? Ringed? Tapered bore (ABC/ABN/AAC)?

If the second, you should have broken it in as described here:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...59&forumid=145

The engine should have a slight pinch at TDC and should start at idle (about 1-1.5mm open).

If it is a ringed engine, a rich break-in is good, but it still must start at idle.

Check if the idle circuit is flowing, by blowing through the fuel nipple, through a piece of silicone tube, with the throttle at idle and listening.

If nothing is heard, or if very quiet, open the idle needle gradually and try to restart..