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After a long trip down a short rabbit hole I've got the engine running pretty good (& lookin nice).
The issues I'm having trouble diagnosing are:
1- Smokey exhaust (PCV kit installed)
2- High Idle
3- High Op Temp
(all without load)
Timing seems to float to the top after some consideration. Any thoughts on this appreciated. I don't have a tach or temp gauge, so 2 & 3 are "by feel".
[the backstory (optional)]
Just as a means of thinkin out loud here for possible causes of each:
1: -Dirty fuel- it's non-ethanol gas, been in the tank 6-8 mos. But just
installed a new seperator/filter and polishing filter. Will try fresh gas
-Bad rings (not a lot I can do at this point, but please no)
-Too rich (a problem I've never had) -leaned out w/ idle screw
(seated then backed 1.75 turns)
2: -Adjusted idle screw (happy medium I hope)
-Could adjusting main jet help this? & is Carb removal necessary to
adjust? (no adjustable main jet kit)
-Timing could be adjusted (retarded?), but seems to be firing smoothly
3: -All Exhaust after manifold is new, so no obstructions there. Water
leaving thru-hull with good force. Will do an acid flush to
improve overall circulation.
-Also wondering if routing water from therm housing to aft (instead of
fore) manifold fitting helps
After a long trip down a short rabbit hole I've got the engine running pretty good (& lookin nice).
The issues I'm having trouble diagnosing are:
1- Smokey exhaust (PCV kit installed)
2- High Idle
3- High Op Temp
(all without load)
Timing seems to float to the top after some consideration. Any thoughts on this appreciated. I don't have a tach or temp gauge, so 2 & 3 are "by feel".
[the backstory (optional)]
Just as a means of thinkin out loud here for possible causes of each:
1: -Dirty fuel- it's non-ethanol gas, been in the tank 6-8 mos. But just
installed a new seperator/filter and polishing filter. Will try fresh gas
-Bad rings (not a lot I can do at this point, but please no)
-Too rich (a problem I've never had) -leaned out w/ idle screw
(seated then backed 1.75 turns)
2: -Adjusted idle screw (happy medium I hope)
-Could adjusting main jet help this? & is Carb removal necessary to
adjust? (no adjustable main jet kit)
-Timing could be adjusted (retarded?), but seems to be firing smoothly
3: -All Exhaust after manifold is new, so no obstructions there. Water
leaving thru-hull with good force. Will do an acid flush to
improve overall circulation.
-Also wondering if routing water from therm housing to aft (instead of
fore) manifold fitting helps
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