----- Original Message -----

From: gpk3

To: Rotary motors in aircraft

Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 6:18 PM

Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: No Start 13B

Disconnect the fuel pump.  There should be an electrical connection just above the fuel tank accessible from the back.   THere is also a fuel pump relay under the dash, but I found it easier to find the connector in the back.  Pull the plugs,  crank briefly to clean rotar combustion area.  Squirt in a little transmission fluid or engine oil (I can not remember which I used, probably transmission fluid).  Replace plugs.  Crank engine briefly  to regain compression.  Reconnect the fuel pump electricals.  ( The prefer method is to  have a helper reconnect the fuel pump electrical connection while cranking, but I was working alone.)   Start up the engine. Do not do this in a closed garage. Smoke everywhere.

 

This worked for me in 2 cases.  One a rapid shutdown as described by you and in another case where the car sat in a parking lot for several months.

 

Other than barking my knuckles removing the plugs, this fix worked easily.

 

Grady