When my Cessna 172 gets hard to start, hot or cold, I replace the
coil in the impulse mag with a NEW coil. This has always fixed the
problem. (This has worked three times in the last 15 years.)
I have found that the coils in rebuilt mags may not be the best
either.
John

On 28 Mar 2004 22:32:48 GMT, (Hankal) wrote:

My 1973 Skyhawk has the 360/180 hp engine carburated.
When the engine is hot it is difficult to start.
My procedure is master switch battery side on, fuel pump on. Prime throttle 3
times. Fuel pump off, turn starter while advancing the throttle.
Today she would not fire and the battery went south.

Any recommendations, suggestions.
Will check timing and Magnetos tomorrow.
Hank N1441P