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Engine cuts out when I give it throttle, runs fine with glo igniter on

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EaglesSJ

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Just as the title says. Whenever I give my truck throttle the engine cuts out. However if I leave the glow igniter on the truck and give it throttle it runs fine. Whats the dealio?

I might add that I have pulled the glow plug and it turns red hot and looks brand new so I know it isnt bad.
 
just tried a new plug and the same thing happened.
 
Ok, next ? how old is the fuel you are using? and are you using a hot enough plug? maybe?

What engine are you running?
 
Fuel is about 1-2 weeks old. I have tried number six and seven turbo plugs. Engine is a TM523. I have the high speed needle set now to where it will run WOT great. However the transition is very crappy. You give it throttle and it sputters and spits out a ton of smoke and runs crappy for a couple seconds and then wham it gives her hell. You let off of the throttle and bring it in for a little temp check and it dies.
 
Fuel is about 1-2 weeks old. I have tried number six and seven turbo plugs. Engine is a TM523. I have the high speed needle set now to where it will run WOT great. However the transition is very crappy. You give it throttle and it sputters and spits out a ton of smoke and runs crappy for a couple seconds and then wham it gives her hell. You let off of the throttle and bring it in for a little temp check and it dies.

So is it running without the glow ingniter stuck to it? it sounds a little to rich on the lsn try leaning it slightly and see if that helps.
 
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