scratchonly.
Thanks, I think that is what the problem was. I flew several times over the weekend and for the first flight I had to hold my finger over the muffler more than I have had to on the other planes (with different engines) I have. Once it started and I tuned her, I had a great day of flying.

Ed Smith,
Curmudgeon or not, I respect the opinion and experience of those that have them. Perhaps you think this thread should have been posted in the beginners forum? I realize it probably seemed like a beginner's question to you, but I have not had this problem before. Sometimes it's hard for me to picture the problem in my mind so I resort to asking others here.
I have not been flying for very long - this is only my 2nd plane, so I will have many more questions and I appreciate those of you have offered your experience.