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Old 12-31-2006 | 03:09 AM
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Hi,
I just bought a new Hpi T-15 Engine, and everyting i pull it to start its very hard to pull, seems like is getting stuck but it can still be pulled, and it makes something like a pinging sound. but It still starts and runs. can anyone help me with this?
Old 12-31-2006 | 03:15 AM
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It could be you're just feeling the "pinch" of the tapered bore sleeve. The piston gets to a tight spot as it gets toward the TDC (Top Dead Center ) position.
If you take the glow plug out and pull the engine over slowly, how does it feel?
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It could be you're just feeling the "pinch" of the tapered bore sleeve. The piston gets to a tight spot as it gets toward the TDC (Top Dead Center ) position.
If you take the glow plug out and pull the engine over slowly, how does it feel?
when i take the plug out and pull it, its very easy to pull. so what i am experiencing is normal? or just for a new engine?
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Hi!
It's normal!
Just let it rew! But remember to always let it run a little rich.
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From your description, it sounds like the engine is o.k.(?)

The factory recommended needle valve settings are quite rich (usually ) and there could be excess fuel building up in the crankcase as well...you could be experiencing a partial "liquid lock" so if that happens, just tip the vehicle on it's side w/ the exh. stack pointing down and slowly pull it over (carefully, because you can break the recoil if you pull too hard ) to drain the excess fuel out.
If you see a bunch of liquid fuel dripping out of the pipe, then that's what's happening (more than likely )
If you get a lot of raw fuel down inside the engine, it will be easier to un-flood it by taking the plug out and then pull it over several times as above.
As you get a little run time on the engine, and get it adjusted properly, it will get easier to start.

It also helps if you have a really good glow plug battery...one that makes the plug glow bright orange.

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