Engine not starting

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Artur
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Re: Engine not starting

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Today i was able to fire her up without visiting hangar.
Merlin really do not need/like much priming, so maybe given timing 4 to 8s is more for winter time ?
Fingers crossed that tomorrow she will start again as she did today.

BR
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Re: Engine not starting

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Atta' Boy!! We knew you'd get it! :mrgreen:

As you've noticed, the primer is very sensitive and temperature dependent, so it's always best to under-prime initially if in doubt. It's much easier to prime another shot or two while the starter's engaged than to go through the flooded start procedure.

Cheers,
Rob
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Re: Engine not starting

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:-) thanks for support !

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