Ficht is running like a swiss watch-NOW

[Van]

I've never decarbed during the season, just with the engine tuner at winter storage time. The engine runs great (unless plugs are shot) so i don't think i will start something different.

Yes i have the bombardier ficht, I will talk to ABBA about it, i see him pretty regularly.

V.

[Mr. Sandman]

run them until they blow up then buy another and repeat....the misson statement of outboarders everywhere.

[Fly Rod]

Get my plugs for my Ficht at NAPA auto supply for$5.30 each!!!! Order today and pickup at eight o clock the next morning!!!!!

Beats paying 72 bucks at the Evinrude dealer!!!!

[likwid]

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

[Van]

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]

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]

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\

[Van]

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.