I am trying to fix a hand me down model r/c airplane.
I just purchases a new MECOA .46 glow engine.And it just wont start.
tried all the trouble shooting tips.
1. new glow plug, good seal
2. center line of carburetter in line with fuel tank.
3. correct propeller
4. correct fuel 50/50 with 10% nitro.
5. new fuel tank and fuel lines
6. new 10X6 wood propeller
After several attempts the carburetter squirts fuel, so i know the engine is drawing fuel well. I do fee the compression and the kick when it fires, but the engine never comes on/runs.
Is there a brand of model fuel that works best for break in? I am using a model engine fuel from a hobby shop with the required specs. Do i have to mix something in it?
Is there something obvious that i am missing. any tips or tricks to get a reliable first start?
(wonder if the engine is defective or some seal is bad from factory. Have people see this often?)
[ The tech support for MECOA is locked down ]