Reply To: Wisconsin RBM starting help

[Buccaneer]

Finally got the motor on a stable stand and attached it to the workbench
for some more fun.

Tried a while starting it by bouncing it off compression, playing
with the spark advance and fuel mixture.

I have to believe the spark is retarded close to where it needs to be,
as it’s kicking pretty good when it fires, but it’s not following through
on the “forward” firing that I can tell.

In the video, I have the fuel tank valve and mixer shut off, as my
< 1/4 turn open on the fuel mixture needle may have been too much,
as I had some gas dripping out from the mixer / carb.

I’m starting to wonder if the lower unit is a little too stiff, as
it’s may be turning a little stiffer than it should, even with the plug out.
It’s been too long since I went thru the L.U., so I can’t remember if
I had any concerns at the time.

Maybe it’s time to pull the L.U. and try starting it?
https://youtu.be/UAPsPZ2TmhM

Prepare to be boarded!