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Old 12-22-2007 | 12:50 PM
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just got a pull start for my jato picco .26, one problem, when i have the glowplug in it is really hard to pull i mean really hard, then when i take the glowplug out its easy like it should be, is their a way to loosen i up a bit.
Old 12-22-2007 | 06:39 PM
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start it a few times with the plug cracked open a little, then tighten the plug down after its running[&o]
Old 12-22-2007 | 07:41 PM
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just got a pull start for my jato picco .26, one problem, when i have the glowplug in it is really hard to pull i mean really hard, then when i take the glowplug out its easy like it should be, is their a way to loosen i up a bit.

I had the same problem with my GT2. First of all, make sure the engine isn't flooded, tip it upside down and pull the starter, if fuel comes out that might have been your problem. Second, have you been able to move the piston a little or is it just "stuck"? If it's stuck your engine may be damaged, either that or you have a serious flooding, or you could be stuck at TDC (top dead center). What I did was try to clear the inside of the engine of as much fuel as possible and just keep trying to pull it, and if it didn't pull right I'd loosen the glow plug, retighten it and tried again. I eventually got it started.
Old 12-22-2007 | 11:36 PM
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I recently put a 3.3 traxxas motor in my rustler and it seems to be the same problem. I used to have the ez start on there but it stripped out the OWB. Now I threw the pull start on it and its sooo hard to pull. Sometimes, It gets caught up and the pull start makes the whole truck fly up in the air... I figured it was just because it was a brand new motor and the piston and sleve haven't been completely worn together yet. Thats just my thought though...
Old 12-24-2007 | 07:29 AM
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heat it up with a hair dryer or heat gun. be careful with the heat gun tho. when its closer to operating temps it will be alot easier to start.

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