the newfoundler
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- Sep 3, 2009
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Hi guys, I am still having trouble with my boat. As I said in an earlier post, it all started last fall with a failing fuel pump. The pump ruptured and dumped a lot of fuel in the base. Changed the oil and filter, but ran rough ever since and a lot of fumes coming out of the valve covers. I changed the oil twice yesterday, to make sure it was completely rinced and took it for a little run last night. Still the same, maybe less fumes, but still smoking and running rough under load. I made it back to my mooring last night and the engine would not idle at all. It ran as if it was running on 7 cylinders only. I went down today and the engine won't start at all. I pulled out the plugs and noticed that they were all a little black, not fouled, but dry and sooty, ( normal)except for # 3 cylinder. That spark plug was shiny like a brand new plug and seemed to be water bubbles on it.Any ideas as to where I should go next? I double checked firing order...1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2, all correct. So far this year I have put new plugs, wires, cap, rotor button, ignition sensor in distributor. I also put on 2 new risers. The boat was not overheating, but I decided to take off risers and manifolds last fall to check them when i winterized it and noticed that the risers were starting to get plugged,, so I replaced them anyway. I checked the compression last fall and all had around 140 psi except # 8, which had 129. Anyway, the boat will not start now and I am frustrated. Would it be a head gasket or manifold leaking water into the cylinder? I have not investigated it any further yet as I have been sick, not feeling up to it and looking for some direction. Any input on my dilemma would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Thank you