Ficht is running like a swiss watch-NOW - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

likwid · 06-20-2005, 08:27 AM

sounds like you're running heavy on the oil (2 stroke i presume)
check your mix

Van · 06-21-2005, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by likwid

sounds like you're running heavy on the oil (2 stroke i presume)
check your mix

Computer controlled and injected, so there is no adjustment to make.
I can check comsumption, but so far I think its right on..I'll make sure though.

Thanks Guys,
I'm gonna order two sets (rockauto $4.05) so I always have a set ready to go.

The other issue is I have to install the plugs with the ground strap facing away from the injector (180 degrees). Its like musical chairs with spark plugs to get it right.. A major PIA and they don't all quite line up perfectly....

Mr. Sandman · 06-21-2005, 07:30 AM

Van,

Don't those plugs have to be "indexed"? That is, the gap must be facing a certain direction on each cyl. On mine you needed to take a felt pen and mark on the white part of the plug were the gap was, then when you tightened them up you needed to make sure the index mark you made was in a certain sector of the head and the torque was within range...if not you had to back it out and put in another plug and try that. Once you got them all right it did make a big difference. I bet there is something like that on yours too.

zacs · 06-21-2005, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Don't those plugs have to be "indexed"? That is, the gap must be facing a certain direction on each cyl. On mine you needed to take a felt pen and mark on the white part of the plug were the gap was.....

BTW- WHAT A PAIN IN THE A--THAT IS. Took me 8 plugs to change 6...

And like others said, I found these plugs for $5/ea at sparkplugs.com. Way better than the $25/ea @ west marine.

Hey Jim, to totally hijack, how fast were you using oil on those bad boys?

Thnx.

Zac\

Mr. Sandman · 06-21-2005, 08:26 AM

OT, ZAC, I would go thru a few cases of oil each season. (for two motors) I can't recall exactly how much it drank per gallon of fuel. I do remember they both consumed about the same amount though. If you run hard it will drink a lot more oil...If you spend a lot of time trolling it doesn't drink much at all I found. That ficht oil is pretty costly too....My advice is wait till Feb when there is a big sale and buy a seasons worth.

Van · 06-21-2005, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

Van,

Don't those plugs have to be "indexed"? something like that on yours too.

Yea thats what I meant. it is a real PIA. SOme ended up about 90 deg. away from the proper spot, but its running fine.

Gonna order new plugs soon.

Hooper · 06-21-2005, 11:34 AM

Van-

Until these plugs became available everywhere I too was getting raped at my dealer, like $8 - $9 a plug, gimme a break.

At Rock Auto, bought two sets of plugs for less than it would have cost for one set last season. That is my one bitch with the new 'Rude.... they fry plugs like nobody's business....

likwid · 06-21-2005, 11:55 AM

The sparkplugs the boat stores sell are a ripoff, just crossreference to Champions or Bosch.

Fly Rod · 06-21-2005, 06:30 PM

My 2003 225hp plugs have to be changed every 50-60hrs. My motor starts on the 1st click of the key till I have about 40-45hrs. on the plugs, then after that 2-3 clicks of the key!!!!

I gap my plugs at .30 and have noticed that when I change them, the gap has exspanded to about .60 gap and that is the cause of the motor taking 3-5 clicks to start!!!!

I'm going to decarb the motor tomorrow using "DEEP CREEP" Sea Foam!!!!