This is thread is about a Cessna 152 so talking big radials is irrelivent in this case.

That's a bit high and mighty A&C. This thread may be about starting a C152 and, whilst I haven't seen one with a radial engine fitted, surely any information on starting any engine is welcome? After all, not every C152 has the same make or type of engine fitted. As far as I am concerned, it isn't irrel
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ant at all, it's another snippet of information which may prove useful one day.