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Old 6th Dec 2009, 22:28
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Firebird
 
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A hung start is when fuel is applied and exhaust temp is noted but the engine will not accelerate (exhaust gas temp stays low). A hot start is a rapid exhaust gas temp rise (heading for the red line) and usually a higher than normal fuel flow.
Hope that helps.
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