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david-bartlett
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    quote OLCAH:

    My RD15A ran in a bucket last week but not well. I found that the coils, set exactly at the machined stops, were very lightly rubbing the flywheel magnet. I set the coils back using tape on the coil heels as a spacer and when the pressure tank is ready I will make another run. The problem could also have been aggravated by the leaking pressure tank and by ingesting its own exhaust.
    The RJE18 also started and ran poorly. Later I noticed on pulling the motor over manually that very little air came through the motor end of the tank connection. I will probably take a look at the leaf plate as I did see some corrosion there when I rebuilt the carb.
    What is the status of your RD16? Spring is coming.

    OLCAH,

    Spring is coming. I have the RD ready to go once the weather warms up a bit. I will run it in the bucket in the driveway and see what happens. Can’t wait to make some smoke!