Stage 2:
Got the igniter battery/charged it and got the engine running at 1 3/4 turns but it won't run without igniter attached. Weak plug?? Tried it in the igniter and no glow so needs to be replaced.
There may be an air leak as well (compression is there BUT not as much as I expect). New plug will be obtained shortly and see what happens before I take the rear plate off for gasket replacement or repair per rtv sealant as above.
I shall return
