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Posts posted by pete59edsel
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Sounds like I'd cancel that idea!
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How to Read Spark Plug Colors (written by Atlantic Jet Sports)
In General: Reading spark plugs can be a valuable tuning aid. By examining the spark plug insulator color, an experienced personal watercraft engine tuner can determine valuable information about the engine's overall operating condition.
Normal: Grey to Light Golden-Brown Color
This condition is ideal, the spark plug and engine air/fuel mixture are operating properly.
Dry: Black Soot Buildup
Air/fuel mixture is too rich, the carburetor settings are incorrect, or the flame arrestor is dirty or has mounting problems.
Spark plug heat range is too cold for the operating conditions.
Ignition system problems causing a weak or intermittent spark.
Wet Fouling: Shiny, Wet, Black Appearance
Excessive use of the choke (gas fouled)
Prolonged low rpm operation (gas or oil fouled)
Fuel to oil ratio is too rich (oil fouled)
Excess Deposits: Bumpy, Chalky Buildup
Poor fuel quality
Oil leakage into combustion chamber
Improper oil used for premix/injected
Overheated: White, Blistered, Melted Electrode
Lean air/fuel mixture
Spark plug heat range is too hot for operating condition of the engine
Plug is not properly gapped and/or torqued onto head
Overly advanced timing
A detonation problem would show signs, such as silver specs, black specs, or melting or breakage at the firing tip.
NOTE: Signs of fouling or excessive heat must be traced quickly to prevent further deterioration of performance and to prevent possible engine damage.
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Carb. rebuild, before that, check for any air leaks around the carb.
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I think I can...I think I can....
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Let us know.,
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Oh, you meant the other left!
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Appreciate the complement!!
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Just look at the jets inside the carb. Nothing got in there? Very very tiny hole.
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Makes it easier when nothings bent, never be the same unless you by new when they end up that way.
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04 Ford FX4...always loved my Fords!!
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Agree!! Already got a reply from Admin, will be on the way! Thanks!!
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Need a third?? You got it...3rd!
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Ahhh, so simple a cave man could do it!!
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Hmmm, I have none, I must be outta the loop...
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New box? As above, what started this journey?
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Great suggestions above...did they work?
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Time to ride now!!
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Little late, but good morning all!!
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Mine was also a mini-bike, cant remember the year, but late 70's.
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Get on the quad and ride, she cant catch ya that way!
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Aw heck, I'd of done the same thing!!
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LOL....nice!!
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Playing with the throttle and it stays running to me is a sign of not enough gas when needed...I guess I'd redo the carb. just in case. I dont doubt your abilities, but carbs can be a bear!!
'96 425 4x4 magnum, major issues!
in Polaris ATV Forum
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Sign of to much air!