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Old 08-03-2010, 10:12 PM
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Default Re: Motor problem on maiden voyage

Sounds like it's running on 3 cylinders, classic misfire under load. Maybe a bad coil. Pull the plugs and look for one that's black/heavily oil fouled, then check spark on that cyl. while cranking. Spark should jump about a 1/2" gap (don't hold on to the wire while doing that! )
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