It won't start on either controller, but I did verify the single initial spark on both controllers.  The battery was fully charged when I made the test, and while the cranking speed sounds OK, I'll have to take a look at it while cranking, which isn't as easy to do in a pusher.  I will check those things.

Tracy Crook wrote:

Same results on both controllers? Battery fully charged?  Sounds like cranking speed may be low for some reason. 

Tracy

On Sat, Nov 7, 2009 at 3:09 PM, Steve Brooks <cozy4pilot@gmail.com> wrote:

I replaced my original engine with another newly rebuilt block, and also added the EM-3 to the installation. The old engine was hard to start, and was also making a ticking noise when it did start, which didn't used to be there.

After several failed attempts, and double checking the connections, I had a neighbor help me do some testing.  While the ignition test runs fine, when checking one of the plugs, it sparks when I initially crank the engine, and then stops.  Once in a while there will be another spark, but not very often.

I reinstalled the original CAS and have the same issue.  I have double checked the CAS connections and checked them with an ohm meter to the connector on the EC-2 also. Everything seems to check out, yet I get only that initial spark. I have replaced the spark plugs with new ones, and whenever I pull one to check it, is is wet with fuel, which is no surprise.

I am wondering if anyone has seen this type of problem, or if you have any suggestions.
Regards,
Steve Brooks
Cozy MKIV 13B turbo

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