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    NGK Iridium Plugs

    Has anyone tried using NGK Iridium plugs in their Ficht motor. I've been looking them over for several weeks now, but really not sure if they are safe to try. I'm running a 98 150 Ficht and NGK claims that plug PZFR6H will work. <br /><br /> NGK Link
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    Top plugs fouling after 45 minutes.

    After my 98 Fitch rebuild, I've put my rig on the water 3 times. Each outing the motor starts and runs very well for a short period of time. Plugs in both upper cylinders eventually foul and engine will not run over 2200 RPM. Inspection reveals black and burn't plugs on those cylinders and the...
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    I'm determined to make this work.

    Ok all, <br /> I'm trying not to overpost, but this site is a wealth of info. Here is the situtation with my Ficht 150 (98)..lucky me... <br /><br />Upper bearing seized last season causing crankshaft damage, some moderate block damage and also destroyed the flywheel and stator due to out...
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    Can this be fixed ?

    I lost the upper bearing on my 98 Fitch 150. After tearing the engine down, I found that the block and crankcase cover were damaged due to the outer bearing sleeve spinning inside the motor. The damage isn't severe and I smoothed out the areas with emery cloth, but I think after the re-build...
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    98 Fitch 150 Spark Plug Indexing

    Ok all, I have a 98 150 Fitch without the upgrades and standard heads (no Pins). I just got the motor up after rebuilding the thing all summer. I'm using Champion 7712 plugs and I currently have the open end of the J-plug indexed toward the fuel injector. Is this correct???
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    98 OMC Fitch

    I know of all the engineering flaws relating to my 98 150 Fitch, but I'm stuck with it for at least a few more years. Does anyone have one that they'd like to sell for parts....????
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