Can't pull the rope??????

[Dbutch]

Hey, I just bought the OFNA ULTRA LX PRO .26. And when I try to start it the pull start is real hard to pull. I can barley pull it. But when I take out the Glow Plug I can pull it with no problem. I can't pull it when i have the glow plug in it. I did get it started twice , i dont know how i did, but it shuts off to quick before I can ajust anything. But WHy is it so hard to start it. The pull start dont want to move!!! please help

 

[RoadRunner]

Use two gaskets under the glow plug and heat the engine with a hair dryer. What you have is a new engine with a tight fitting piston and sleeve. Once it is broken in, it will start much easier.

 

[El Pirata]

Try adding 1 additional glow plug washer so that there's slightly less compresssion. If this fails to work try starting it with the glow plug being about 1/4 turn from being fully tightened. After it starts then tighten it down the rest of the way.

 

[newnitrofan]

Honestly good advice from the guys here. I would also ask if there is a possibility of the thing running rich?? This always winds up happening to me. Try two glo plug washers for break in it should help immensley.

 

[SkyMaxx]

You could also try simply loosening the glo-plug about 1/4 turn for the start up.

Your problem is a brand new engine and a really tight sleeve and piston. Together, you get really high compression. This makes pulling that pull starter tough. Relieve the pressure, and things should go more smoothly.

 

[El Pirata]

Originally posted by SkyMaxx
You could also try simply loosening the glo-plug about 1/4 turn for the start up.

I already did there buddy...

 

[gutterboy]

Do I hear an echo o o o o o o o o o ? :LoL:

 

[SkyMaxx]

Sorry, was trying the SPAM filter. It works...can't see a single thing the Pirate writes. Had to turn it off to understand the gutter's comment.

 

[Dbutch]

Originally posted by El Pirata
Try adding 1 additional glow plug washer so that there's slightly less compresssion. If this fails to work try starting it with the glow plug being about 1/4 turn from being fully tightened. After it starts then tighten it down the rest of the way.

Thanks guys, I tried a little of everyones advice, but the one that worked the best was El Pirata. Thanks. Now the only other problem that i am having now is that I can't seem to get it tuned the right way. At first it idles to high, then it will just shut off. Dumb car. lol
Well thanks guys