Finding oil on my spark plugs....

[poopdeckpappy]

Another thing you might check is the reed valve, it sits between the Carb and cylinder, if it's gummed up or has any nicks, crack or chips, it needs replacing

[mountforever]

hey everyone...well, yes i've done everything above.
i odn't run the high grade. i run the mdeium grade fuel that johnson and most marine mechanichs' recommend.

I also have one of those extra bottles that measures out exactly the 50:1 oil ratio.

i called a local outboard repair shop here and they said something about the seals in the chamber possibly being loose and getting oil to the spark plug. but at $140 an hour i'm hesitent to take it in for repairs.

any help would be appreciated.

[timebandit]

You don't kill the motor by pulling out the choke do you?

Do you forget to take off the choke after starting?

Does this motor have an oil injection tank?

Change to a motorcycle 2 stroke oil and use the same mixing ratio.

Check that you are using the correct heat range plug.

I DON'T RECCOMMEND THIS BUT MANNY DO----
when stopping the motor shut off the fuel first and let the motor die by running out of gas.

I would be very wary of this shop----

Originally Posted by mountforever

hey everyone...well
i called a local outboard repair shop here and they said something about the seals in the chamber possibly being loose and getting oil to the spark plug. but at $140 an hour i'm hesitent to take it in for repairs.

any help would be appreciated.

[wescarroll]

Mix the fuel at no more than 50 to one, and use NO fuel additives. Fuel additives contain ethanol, which combines with the oil and emulsifies it with any moisture in your fuel, there is always some, and gumms up the works. Also don't use ethanol mixed fuel, gasohol or such, only pure gasoline. New clean fuel, no additives and a quality 2cycle oil at no richer than 50 to one. If you still have a problem, you have a problem.

[mountforever]

i'll check the reed valve.
any other suggestions for parts that have gone bad?
as far as emptying out the bowl...i usually do that. Generally when i get back to shore I hit the kill switch. then i'll turn the fuel line off and then start the motor again and let the fuel run out since I don't use the motor during the week and it has to be transported in my car on its side to my storage unit and I don't want any leakage.