IAME Leopard start

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A video might help if you feel inclined. Put it up on YT and throw the link here.

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I will try to do a video.
Thanks

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Here are 3 short videos about my engine issues

  1. Start with onboard starter. Please see the fuel line is full and later the air filter cup is dripping
  2. With external starter
  3. Spark plug spark while using the onboard starter

Any ideas/suggestions?

Thanks

25

Do you smell any raw fuel on the exhaust side? Seems like not getting fuel into combustion chamber.

26

Just checked the exhaust and yes it does smell like fuel.

27

Can you test the cases for an air leak? A small leak would still run, all be it poorly. A large leak and would likely be too lean to fire. Not to mention be scoring your rings, piston and/or sleeve from lack of oiling.

28

Leak(s) at the main bearing seals?

29

Yes, just a thought, but they can be hard to spot because they are covered by the ring gear and the stator.

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30

I’d be starting to consider a top and bottom rebuild at this point…seems like something’s gone for a burton inside.

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I agree. I believe sadly, that a rebuilt is in order now