Plugs constantly foul

LaGaviota

Seaman Apprentice
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Merc 150hp v6 outboard that starts and runs. However, the plugs get very wet with dark oil after just seconds of idle or after running at WOT. After a while, the engine begins to bog down and I'm assuming that this fouling of plugs is the reason. good spark on all 6 plugs when clean. good compression on all 6 cylinders. Any ideas on trouble shooting for me? Thanks.
 

achris

More fish than mountain goat
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Re: Plugs constantly foul

What brand of oil are you using? Are the thermostats still in the engine and working? Are you premixing or using the engine's oil injection system? If you're premixing, what mix ratio are you using? What plugs are you using?

Chris.........
 
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