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I think that having two washers for the glow plug would be bad. Definitely only use one washer for the glow plug and possibly 2 head shims when using 30% nitro, I'm using one head shim with 30% and its fine. How was the compression checked? Is that 50psi in the space between the piston deck...

Right now I'm running 30/11 Byrons. That's 30% nitro and 11% lube...Higher number is always the nitro content unless it's maybe some home-brew stuff or some other nitro fuel I've never heard of. Does the fuel jug have a label on it? lol Should have said.....If you are priming by blowing into...

Are you feeling bombarded with questions and different solutions? Do you feel like you've tried everything and nothing is working? Stop, reset, and start over. LOL :doh: :hehe: Bottom line is that if the crank-case is seeing fuel, the engine is turning over, and the glow plug is getting...

You asked about the other screws on the engine for the head and back-plate. Yes those could be an issue and would cause major headaches if not tightened properly. Make sure they are TIGHT and each tightened equally one after the other down to just barely snug. Then start to put some effort...

Did you set the carb slide to the 1mm gap while the venturi was installed? If so remove the venturi from the carb inlet, set your gap and replace the venturi. When you are setting the gap, have your radio system on and go full brake. Make absolutely sure there is no change, none, zip, zilch...

Did you remove the HSN at any point?

Just a thought...Also want to make sure that the hole in the HSN is lined up correctly to allow fuel to pass through.

Tough one. Is the enging firing while the drill is turning it over? You say that fuel is being drawn into the carb? In otherwords it primes and SHOULD be ready to start? Exhaust is secured firmly to the engine? Then of course HotTodRob makes a really good point regarding the carb barrel, if...