I have a dtx .18 engine that will not start! Still has decent compression and the glow starter and plug are good. I can tell it is not getting any fuel but I have no idea why. When I pull the cord no fuel comes up the line. When I cover up the exhaust tip and pull the cord no fuel comes up the line. And when I cover the air intake on the carb no fuel comes up the line. So I take the pressure line off and blow in it till fuel gets up in the engine and then try to start it...nothing. I must have a very bad air leak somewhere but I have never had an airleak so bad that the engine will not even try to start. I sealed the backplate with silicon, the carb, and replaced the front bearing. The exhaust does not leak, the tank does not leak. I replaced the fuel line too. Now I cant think of anything else that could be worng. Any ideas?

P.S. Im not a noob so dont tell me to go read something I have been into nitro for 6 years now, any advice would be apreciated.

squit a bit of fuel into your glow plug hole, see if that helps.
Dan

Just noticed that my HSN is clogged with some kinda goo. I think it may be old fuel since this engine has been sitting for a few months. I will try to clean the carb tomorrow hopefully I can get it started then.

Got everything cleaned up and I got nothin plus my pullstart broke. I think this piece of duratrash is done. Only had 2 gallons in it too. I should have stuck with associated when I wanted to get into stadium trucks. At least now I have an excuse to upgrade to an O.S. engine.