I purchased my first gas engine about four years ago, a G-38. I had difficulty starting it and an individual at the local flying field came up and fired it on two flips. He indicated that I was not spinning it fast enough. He was correct. Today, I use a padded glove and let my hand get a running start before hitting the prop.

When this engine was new I would turn the choke on and flip it until I heard a pop. Well, I never did hear a pop and the engine would flood. Today, I choke it and flip it about six to eight times. I can feel the engine get looser because of the gas into the piston. Then I turn the choke off and use one click up on the throttle stick. It starts within a few flips.

Today the engine is easier to start than when it was new. It does not require quite the flit it did when new, out of the box. I do not know if I am getting better or gas engines do start easier once broken in.

I love this engine. It is one great, smooth running gas engine.

I hope this helps.

Ed