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Old 12-05-2008, 02:08 AM
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What spark plug gap are you running? Magnetos DON'T generate a very strong spark at low speeds so closing up the gap will help in getting the engine to fire up easier. If it were mine, i'd gap the plugs at .016" to start out.
 
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