Johnson Stinger 75 1978, water in one cylinder?

[Ricky_rich]

I have had hard time to start the engine... And when I pulled the plugs I found water I cylinder two. So how do I to find the leak? Someone have a suggestion where the leak usually is located? Or a procedure to find it.

 

[Faztbullet]

Pull head and inspect gasket and if no problem pull exhaust cover and inspect/replace exhaust plate and gaskets...

 

[F_R]

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Exhaust cover problem is all too common. The plate warps in the area of the exhaust ports, then the gasket leaks and squirts water into the cylinder.

 

[phillnjack2]

exactly what F-R says, it was a very common problem. sometimes you can have the pate skimmed and a new gasket to rectify the problem.
sometimes if its been left water can damage where the gasket goes and might need a weld and a bit of flattening down to cure..

 

[Ricky_rich]

Thanks for the input guys. So first thing is to remove powerhead and open exhaust cover. This is going to be a winter projekt as my time in the garage is a bit limited... I'll get back when I have som result.