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Old 01-22-2003 | 04:58 PM
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Gladman
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Default Glowplug in, too much compression!!!!

Mr. Reid

Thanks for the reply for starters
OK, It will turn over by hand and with the starter I can get 5 to 10 turns If I'm lucky, 1 or 2 average. I don't believe the plug is bumping the piston because this engine ran very well for about 20 flights and then just one day, I was faced with this, and I have tried smaller plugs as well, same result.
Yes the fuel is all out.
Yes, I have some experiance with hand starting however It just doesn't want to go
Voltage on the starter battery is full. I can start my other engines no problem and I recharged it the other night just to make sure.
The cone is not spinning. It comes to a complete stop with the prop and is unable to turn the motor past compression. I even tried another starter that my father-in-law has been using for years.

Thanks again for the help, it is appreciated.