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1939 gray 6-125 running too rich

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ekvisto
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Username: ekvisto

Post Number: 6
Registered: 03-2004
Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2005 - 10:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

i have a 42 utility with a 1939 gray marine 6-125 engine. i am trying to get it ready for the summer but after getting it running one time i pulled the plugs and they were very black and carboned up. also while it was running the engine was blowing some black smoke out the tail pipe. i think that it is running too rich but i am not sure how/where to adjust the mixture to be more lean. any ideas would really help.

thanks,

eric
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frankco
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Username: frankco

Post Number: 13
Registered: 02-2005
Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2005 - 01:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

My crank has some black rust but after sanding it there are black spots still, but it is smoothe to the touch. Should I have the crank ground? Tollerences are good and I plan on replacing bearing. standard size bearings seem to fit.
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Frank Columbia
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Username: frankco

Post Number: 18
Registered: 02-2005
Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 - 03:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

ekvisto, have you had a compression test on the engine? It may be worn rings, other engine problems, timing, etc. When was the last time you ad a tune up? Start with timing then look at points, condensor and spark plugs If your troubles started when plugs were changed. If the boat ran well previously then I would rule out mixture problems.If all the above check out then have the carburetor looked at. Also, is it burnung oil?
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Mike Mosier
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Username: hoss109

Post Number: 6
Registered: 03-2007
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 07:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Anyone know of any schematics or exploded views of the drive on a MZ 4045 Auto-Lite starter. It's on a 1949 Gray Four 45. I suspect it's assembled wrong. Thanks

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