ah ok, that's a good thing to keep in mind then, I probably shouldn't do it then, wouldn't want to further mess anything up.
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lol yeah I can't put it down though have to try and figure these things out like I'm trying to solve puzzle or something haha. yeah it was pulling really easy, I understand what you're referring to when the engine warms up it's easier to start, I know the first start of the day usually takes more pulls but, after it warms up it's easier. Though in these situations the pull start was just really loose if I remember correclty even more than when you're trying to start a warm engine. I mean no "notch" at all, even if it's warm and it's not as difficult to pull you still feel like the notch though, don't you? Usually when it's warm I pull it quick and like up to 2 notches, and it starts don't have to pull the cord far at all, or if I go past the first notch and then just pull it from there, it will start in a quick short pull.
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Good observation, yes if the flywheel is turning then that should rule out the one way bearing and the pullstart. I would lean more towards the underhead being warped or loose, or the glow plug loose, or like you said, maybe the header is loose or cracked, bad exhaust gasket? I would be careful with the electric starters. This is a very personal subject. I hate them. I think it's an easier way to tear up an engine, bend a rod. I like to feel the engine when starting it. I also don't want to carry that thing around with me when running my car. If I flip it and it stalls, I like just pulling out my igniter and starting it rather than having that drill thing in my pocket. I will say Traxxas has it down with the electric start. Starter motor and glow plug built in, just drop it on and hit the button.