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Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:02:36 -0500
From: Christopher Barber <CBarber@TexasAttorney.net>
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Subject: Just livid.....
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I have not worked on my engine or electrics in over a week.  Last time I 
ran the engine it ran so well, I wanted to taxi over and pull a first 
flight.  NOT a good idea without wings or a canard.

Since then, since the airport is about to force us onto the ramp out of 
our nice, comfortable hangar in order to repair the roof from damage 
from Hurricane Ike, I have been refinishing the strakes.  I got them 
sealed up a while back, but I blew off the micro and primer finishing 
since I wanted to focus on the engine.  Finished the UV primer yesterday 
and they look good and should be good enough to protect from the 
elements for a bit.

So, I go out today and start the engine.  I have NOT TOUCHED anything 
with the engine or electrics in more than a week, it is not starting.  
Crap. WHAT!!!!! The dreaded NOS!!! CRAP X 10.  Whats up with that?  Got 
out, looked under the engine and there was a big puddle of FUEL.  
Checked all lines.  Turned on pumps, checked lines etc and could find 
nothing.

I looked at the wires to the ECU and all was secure, EXCEPT, I notice my 
main (16gage) ground wire broke at the connector at the ECU.  Repaired 
the wire.

 I moved the plane and for grins tried to start again.  It begrudenly 
started and ran really badly.  I switched to B and it ran much better. 
Back to A, terrible.  I got out and cautiously checked for the leak.  
NONE found.  I shut down and worked on other stuff in disgust.

I HAVE NOT TOUCHED ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE ENGINE/ ELECTRICS  since it 
ran well last week.  WHATS UP?  Thoughts, opinions and Wild a@$ guesses 
are sought and appreciated.

Thanks.

All the best,

Chris
Houston