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Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:07:59 -0600
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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] No start after engine replacement
From: Mark Steitle <msteitle@gmail.com>
To: Rotary motors in aircraft <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
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Steve,

I've experienced this sort of problem when the battery was low on charge.
Could this be the problem?

Mark S.

On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 2:31 AM, cbeazley <cbeazley@innovista.net> wrote:

> Hi Steve;
> It sounds like a coil/igniter is dead or dying.
> I've heard several stories where these would pass basic tests but not
> function properly under load.
> Cheers
> Cary
>
> 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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<div>Steve, </div>
<div>=A0</div>
<div>I&#39;ve experienced this sort of problem when the battery was low on =
charge.=A0 Could this be the problem?=A0 </div>
<div>=A0</div>
<div>Mark S.<br><br></div>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 2:31 AM, cbeazley <span d=
ir=3D"ltr">&lt;<a href=3D"mailto:cbeazley@innovista.net">cbeazley@innovista=
.net</a>&gt;</span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0=
px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid">Hi Steve;<br>It sounds like a co=
il/igniter is dead or dying.<br>I&#39;ve heard several stories where these =
would pass basic tests but not function properly under load.<br>
Cheers<br>Cary<br><br>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0=
px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid">I replaced my original engine wi=
th 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 whe=
n it did start, which didn&#39;t used to be there.<br>
<br>After several failed attempts, and double checking the connections, I h=
ad a neighbor help me do some testing. While the ignition test runs fine, w=
hen 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.<br>
<br>I reinstalled the original CAS and have the same issue. I have double c=
hecked the CAS connections and checked them with an ohm meter to the connec=
tor on the EC-2 also. Everything seems to check out, yet I get only that in=
itial 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.<br>
<br>I am wondering if anyone has seen this type of problem, or if you have =
any suggestions. Regards,<br>Steve Brooks<br>Cozy MKIV 13B turbo<br></block=
quote><br><br>--<br>Homepage: =A0<a href=3D"http://www.flyrotary.com/" targ=
et=3D"_blank">http://www.flyrotary.com/</a><br>
Archive and UnSub: =A0 <a href=3D"http://mail.lancaironline.net:81/lists/fl=
yrotary/List.html" target=3D"_blank">http://mail.lancaironline.net:81/lists=
/flyrotary/List.html</a><br></blockquote></div><br>

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