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> Was
the engine assembled with more than the average amount of goo, or maybe
stored with some
> sort
of oil
for protection? Wet, oily plugs aren't going to fire well
Yes. The engine was
stored with some sorty of goo in it.
> Try
removing the plugs, turning off the engine computer, and crank the
engine over
> enough
to blow some of that crap out.
Did that a few times. Have oil spots all
over the wing, my teeshirt and face to prove it. :)
>Next
install NEW (not cleaned) plugs and give it another try.
Good idea.
(must irritate the Lycoming owners)
One word - "annual" just miss out the "nu" in some cases.