Rich and Perfect

scatgo

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Bottom spark plug is light brownish yet the top plug is black. Why?!? Just one carb feeding both cylinders so why would the top one indicate Its running rich?
 

racerone

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Leaking fuel pump ?------Cold cylinder due to poor compression in crankcase and or poor compression in the cylinder.
 

scatgo

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Is it possible to test the compression in the crank for each cylinder?
 

scatgo

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If all is else is good what about a reed valves? there are two sets in my engine. If one set feeds the lower cylinder and the other feeds the top cylinder is it posable the new byosen reed i install after the rebuild are crap.
 

racerone

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I think the factory reed valves are very good.-----Rarely cause any issues.------No idea why some folks want to install anything else on a 35 HP motor !!
 

scatgo

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Any suggestions on how to test the fuel pump for leaks? I just pumped the primer bulb on the fuel line from tank to pump until it was very firm and I didnt see any external leaks on or around the pump.
 
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