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Originally Posted by psaboic
Could it be possible that the timing is out of whack enough to not let it start properly? Also, it might not hurt to do a valve adjustment. If they are too tight it might be enough to keep them open and you are losing compression that way. Since it sounds like you have good glow and air intake, you are down to fuel delivery and compression to get it to light off.
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Given its a N/A, if you crank it over without the air cleaner lid on, you will soon see & hear if the inlet valves are too tight.
It wouldnt hurt to adjust them though, thats how I got my second 300D going after I purchased it. Much to the shock of the seller.
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