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Posted for "simoncreasy" <simoncreasy@xtra.co.nz>:

I have a Lycoming IO-320 which now has almost 300 hours on it.  When starting the engine from 'cold' it takes perhaps 3 blades before firing and running smoothly.  When the engine is 'warm/hot' it is almost impossible to get it to start.  I use the Lycoming recommended method of running the electrical booster pump, with the mixture control fully open, for 5 seconds for both methods of starting, but when cold, fine - hot, impossible!  Is there anyone out there who can advise me on getting the correct method of starting a hot injected engine, please?  HELP!

Simon Creasy.

ps., this 'condition' has gradually crept up as the engine gets more hours on it - when it was new, this problem did not seem to be apparent.

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