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DUR DA DUR · 11-19-2009, 10:48 AM

So I just recieved this bad boy in the mail. Looks great....but ive been reading a lot of threads on these things and it seems some of the bolt on components need replacing. I got it all set up and put the correct fuel in it and for the life of me couldnt get the thing started. After richening the low end and using up almost every last bit of energy in my arm i finally got it started. NOW....even after its been running its a pain to get started again. It has to be choked for a while before it even pretends to want to start. also, when it doesnt like to hold idle very well. and there is a lot of oil residue coming out of the muffler. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!

Wingman26 · 11-21-2009, 06:30 PM

I can tell you my personal experiences with that engine, when new it wouldn't start by hand, ever! It was only when I had an electric starter and a big enough battery to run it on that I was able to get it started. After a gallon of gas has been through it you will have much better compression. The black oil coming out of the exhaust is quite normal, that's just the engine breaking in, it takes a while but it will eventually start getting lighter and lighter.

To explain what I meant by a big enough battery, the standard 12 volt hobby batteries didn't have enough umph to do any good, I had to hook my starter up to my car battery to do any good with that size engine.

Make sure you are getting spark and fuel and you should get better at starting this one as you go along.

ericb · 11-21-2009, 08:03 PM

A starter is almost necessary until it is broke in a bit.

3Dguy · 11-21-2009, 09:32 PM

Agreed. Even when it's broken in, the engine will require some effort to start by hand. A strong starter and one of those emergency car batteries will earn their keep if you fly this engine frequently.

Jim Dines · 11-23-2009, 09:24 AM

Mine required a starter for the first couple of tanks, thereafter it is a reliable hand starting engine. The key is to adequately prime it. On the first start of the day, I prime it with 15 or so "cranks" (pass it through compression) so it is good and wet , then I switch ignition on to start.

11-19-2009, 10:48 AM	#1
DUR DA DUR RIP IT!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aberdeen, MD Age: 24 Posts: 262	CRRC 26EI QUESTIONS!!!! So I just recieved this bad boy in the mail. Looks great....but ive been reading a lot of threads on these things and it seems some of the bolt on components need replacing. I got it all set up and put the correct fuel in it and for the life of me couldnt get the thing started. After richening the low end and using up almost every last bit of energy in my arm i finally got it started. NOW....even after its been running its a pain to get started again. It has to be choked for a while before it even pretends to want to start. also, when it doesnt like to hold idle very well. and there is a lot of oil residue coming out of the muffler. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!

11-21-2009, 06:30 PM	#2
Wingman26 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Shawnee OK USA Age: 65 Posts: 219	Re: CRRC 26EI QUESTIONS!!!! I can tell you my personal experiences with that engine, when new it wouldn't start by hand, ever! It was only when I had an electric starter and a big enough battery to run it on that I was able to get it started. After a gallon of gas has been through it you will have much better compression. The black oil coming out of the exhaust is quite normal, that's just the engine breaking in, it takes a while but it will eventually start getting lighter and lighter. To explain what I meant by a big enough battery, the standard 12 volt hobby batteries didn't have enough umph to do any good, I had to hook my starter up to my car battery to do any good with that size engine. Make sure you are getting spark and fuel and you should get better at starting this one as you go along.

11-21-2009, 08:03 PM	#3
ericb Super Moderated Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA, SD, Worthing Posts: 5,912	Re: CRRC 26EI QUESTIONS!!!! A starter is almost necessary until it is broke in a bit. __________________ www.bandegraphix.com Pro Flow Canister http://www.planebenderproducts.com/ 11X

11-21-2009, 09:32 PM	#4
3Dguy Whatchu lookin at?! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Antioch, Tennessee, USA Age: 20 Posts: 14,171	Re: CRRC 26EI QUESTIONS!!!! Agreed. Even when it's broken in, the engine will require some effort to start by hand. A strong starter and one of those emergency car batteries will earn their keep if you fly this engine frequently. __________________ *-Anderson "Sweatshop"*

11-23-2009, 09:24 AM	#5
Jim Dines Flyin' Around Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 25	Re: CRRC 26EI QUESTIONS!!!! Mine required a starter for the first couple of tanks, thereafter it is a reliable hand starting engine. The key is to adequately prime it. On the first start of the day, I prime it with 15 or so "cranks" (pass it through compression) so it is good and wet , then I switch ignition on to start.

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