OK, so after having discovered a loose engine to battery ground (which prevented the starter from properly engaging) and an open oil line (which made a mess! that will long live in infamy) our hero continues his engine start saga....

The engine would not seem to fire after these incidents and my friend, Simon Ramirez, said he didn't think the plugs were firing.  We put a timing light on the plugs and sure enough, no spark!

We discovered that the 10A fuse on the ignition circuit providing power to the igniters had blown.  After replacing the fuse, we were getting flashes on the timing light!  I am concerned about why the fuse might have blown, but so far, it is holding up.

Now the engine starts, but only seems to want to run at high revs.  It also seems to run better when cold start is on.  I have not figured out if this is just because the engine is cold, or if the condition is chronic.  The temp outside at the time was in the low 70s.

Bob, hangar next door, told me that on occasion, there was flame coming out of the exhaust!  Also people started showing up from all over the airport....That 3" straight out exhaust note is a tad harsh!  especially when the engine only wants to run at high revs!

I am ready to entertain suggestions about getting the engine to settle down and do the Hummm and Purrr that I hear so many of you talking about.  Right now it is more like ripping down a tin building with 15 chainsaws...{:>)

I am already proud of it!!

Bill B

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