Re: Any idea what would cause this?
Posted by cdaiscool on
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Oil on the threads could even be the valve cover gasket leaking. Check the hole to see if there's oil there. Take the plug out and run your finger down the hole to the thread. You probably should do a valve adjustment anyways. It's very easy and takes all of 30 - 60 minutes. Plus you'll get a new cover!
Yes, running out of gas could be a reason it fouled out, possibly. Went too lean, stayed like that for a bit while the other cylinders fired long enough to get you further from the gas station, and then those died, causing you to no longer move.
Also, read this. It shows more possible reasons, as well as has pics for what to look for regarding carbon vs. oil build-up on the plug: http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/engine/plugs.html
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Any-idea-what-would-cause-this-tp4039735p4039765.html
Oil on the threads could even be the valve cover gasket leaking. Check the hole to see if there's oil there. Take the plug out and run your finger down the hole to the thread. You probably should do a valve adjustment anyways. It's very easy and takes all of 30 - 60 minutes. Plus you'll get a new cover!
Yes, running out of gas could be a reason it fouled out, possibly. Went too lean, stayed like that for a bit while the other cylinders fired long enough to get you further from the gas station, and then those died, causing you to no longer move.
Also, read this. It shows more possible reasons, as well as has pics for what to look for regarding carbon vs. oil build-up on the plug: http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/engine/plugs.html
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Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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