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    rhalbert10@outlook.com
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      Now that I have confirmed that both spark plugs are working, what are some of the thoughts from the community to try to help triage the situation?

      Thanks in advance!

      Rich

      #288857
      rhalbert10@outlook.com
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        Now that I have confirmed that the sparkplugs are working, any suggestions on a next set of things to explore?

        Many thanks for all the help!

        #288862
        DAVID
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          point gap correctly is the cam on upside down?

          #288878
          rhalbert10@outlook.com
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            I have made no change in the cam in 3 years and it has been working fine that entire time

            #289026
            rhalbert10@outlook.com
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              Community:  I am at a complete loss at what next steps to pursue so resurrecting this thread a bit.  I did check that both of the sparkplugs are firing (and are both brand new).  Looking for some thoughts on next things to try to see if I can resurrect the half of the engine that isn’t working.  Any thoughts?

              Rich

              #289028
              Don
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                Just want to review to make sure I haven’t missed anything or misunderstood.  What you are saying is that both plugs are firing, but the engine seems to be running on only one cylinder?  If so, have you figured out which cylinder is not functioning?  I know it is tough, but a video (link would be fine as well) showing the engine misbehaving would be very helpful

                #289035
                rhalbert10@outlook.com
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                  From the earlier post it seems that the feeling was that the “dry” sparkplug was the properly functioning one and the “wet” one was the suspicious one which corresponds to the bottom chamber.  When I start the engine it sounds basically perfect – the only thing is when I get out on the water it basically travels at half speed and can never plane.

                  #289036
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                    Have you tried grounding out one sparkplug at a time while it’s idling to see if it’s
                    firing on both cylinders?

                    Prepare to be boarded!

                    #289038
                    rhalbert10@outlook.com
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                      How do I do that?  Touch the sparkplug to the engine block while the engine is idling?

                      #289043
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                        How do I do that?  Touch the sparkplug to the engine block while the engine is idling?

                        You have to find a way to short out the plug wire while attached
                        to the plug and with the engine running. If you notice a drop
                        of rpms when you short a plug out, you know that cylinder is
                        firing. Of course, that’s not to say it’s firing at higher rpms.

                        You could pull the rubber boots off the plug wires and hook
                        the plug wires back up, then you’d have easy access to ground
                        the plugs.

                        Prepare to be boarded!

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