On 14 Sep 2006 12:21:22 -0700, wrote:

Hi sorry I should have pointed it out it is an open cooling system. I
will be doing a compression check but I have no signs of fouling on the
plugs which I would see if water was entering the cyls.
///
Alec

Hmmmm... not quite the same scenario: but if a gasket leaks in
a two stroke outboard, the visible sign is a squeaky clean spark plug.

Some things you know, just ain't so......

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

Brian Whatcott wrote:
On 14 Sep 2006 12:21:22 -0700, wrote:

Hi sorry I should have pointed it out it is an open cooling system. I
will be doing a compression check but I have no signs of fouling on the
plugs which I would see if water was entering the cyls.
///
Alec

Hmmmm... not quite the same scenario: but if a gasket leaks in
a two stroke outboard, the visible sign is a squeaky clean spark plug.

Some things you know, just ain't so......

Brian Whatcott Altus OK

Your right, I am thinking in the mindset of a closed pressurized
cooling system with anti freeze. I(I am an auto engine based person) f
that leaks in it will burn but leaves a nasty yellowish clump of
garbage on the plug. I guess my boat with just plain water would leave
them clean but my plugs have a hint of rich (sooting) which would not
be there if water was induced. So I guess I was in the right ball park
just on the wrong team!

Brian Whatcott wrote in
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Hmmmm... not quite the same scenario: but if a gasket leaks in
a two stroke outboard, the visible sign is a squeaky clean spark plug.



Jetski motto: "The two stroke engine runs fastest and best....JUST BEFORE
IT SEIZES."........(C;

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