To each there own. I have never had a problem with the EZ start minus the blue wire that I cut off and use a igniter. I put a pull start on my first revo and about sold it from frustration lol. Now that I'm a lot more experienced it would probably be ok but I still like the EZ start on my small...
Your engine is flooded. Remove the glow plug, turn the truck upside down while using the easy start to turn the engine over. Your glow plug could be fouled out too. Cut the blue wire that goes to the glow plug and invest in a good glow starter. Rechargeable ones are better. Hope this helps.