Looking for input from the wealth of knowledge here (I've been lurking awhile and I know its here). I've been given a Homelite ST100 trimmer and put enough effort in it to get it running. It will not start by hand and is not easy to start with a drill. I need to rework my test stand a little to safely get a good tach reading but it seems to spin the MA 16-8 pretty well even though the carb setting is still way off. I guess my question is, has anyone tackled this engine before and is it worth the effort. I'm sure a fresh plug and a carb kit will help but is it always going to be a pain to start. Also, to be useful on a plane I will have to turn down the crank to remove the extended shaft out the rear of the engine. Will this throw balance out the window?



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Thanks
Dave