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julian holland
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Username: oldjulian

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Registered: 07-2014
Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 01:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Helping a friend with a p55 marine, oils up on 1, fitted copper plugs which helps. cleaned mag fitted new points etc. \has anyone benefitted from a brightspark upgrade. Has lift petrol pump which I think may be flooding carb.
wonder also about compression. Hard to run on canal as does not like tickover for long.
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David Austin
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Username: somerset

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Registered: 06-2014
Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2014 - 09:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Julian, it sounds like worn rings, but check the small brass drain plugs at the bottom of the crank case because you may have a build up of oil residue

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