yes, I also agree with most of these reasons...

For instance, I am the only guy in my club of 30 that runs diesels. There is one "experienced" member who has run glow engines for allmost 30 years that bought a diesel and never could run it. I mentioned I would help him but had allready given up. I think this fellow needs help even to set a glow engine IMO.... but yes, if you dont have a basic understanding for setting engines period it can be tricky.

I think there is a thrill in running something that few others have or can do. EVen in glow engines I try and look for stuff no one else in my club has.

AJC