Also keep in mind that glow engines seem to have a "mind of their own" and can behave very inconsistently. You may have it "dialed in" perfectly one day and then have it run like dodo the next without having changed anything. An electric start usally can overcome the reluctant engine that rufuses to start because it turns it over much faster then a pull start. Ever try hand starting a glow engine? That's even worse the a pull starter. -- R/C Car Nitro and Electric Forum

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Date Posted: 16:58:50 02/28/02 Thu
Author: Russman
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Also keep in mind that glow engines seem to have a "mind of their own" and can behave very inconsistently. You may have it "dialed in" perfectly one day and then have it run like dodo the next without having changed anything. An electric start usally can overcome the reluctant engine that rufuses to start because it turns it over much faster then a pull start. Ever try hand starting a glow engine? That's even worse the a pull starter.
In reply to: Erwin8r in Los Angeles 's message, "Pull Starters, Blisters, and the Zen of it All...." on 15:03:49 02/28/02 Thu

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To go along with Russ, a simple change in temp, or humidity can change the character of the motor greatly. A worn motor can many times start easily when cold, but once warm will not keep running. A motor in good shape with a good tune can be problamatic to restart, after running 20-30 min. It is nature of these small motors. Advice.. learn to read the glow plug, and realize when the motor is making all the power it can, and resist the temptation to lean it a little more. (NT) -- Carl(FL), 07:37:30 03/01/02 Fri