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    Lost power

    Well had good weekend on lake until Sunday Seem sunday is bad luck for me Running on lake in my champ with 250 xs about 72 mph then rmp drop to 4200 and ideas on what i did?

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    Re: Lost power (DanielM)

    You may not have done anything, Daniel.....

    Any warning horns?

    Engine Serial Number?



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    Re: Lost power (EuropeanAM)

    no warnings at all just running then just lost speed and rpms

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    Re: Lost power (DanielM)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DanielM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">no warnings at all just running then just lost speed and rpms</TD></TR></TABLE>

    Thanks for sending me the serial number.

    It's always wise to start with the BASICS: Compression (test), Spark (test), and Fuel/Air Pressures (test).

    Also, take a close look at the belt and tensioner... make sure that they're intact and undamaged.



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    Re: Lost power (EuropeanAM)

    belt and everything is good ill check compression and spark plugs tomorrow when i have more time to look at it thank you for help

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    Re: Lost power (DanielM)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DanielM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">belt and everything is good ill check compression and spark plugs tomorrow when i have more time to look at it thank you for help</TD></TR></TABLE>

    Don't forget to check for SPARK on all six cylinders. If you don't have an appropriate spark tester... you could at least attach a timing light to "one plug wire at a time" while the engine is running (watch for the light to flash).



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    Re: Lost power (DanielM)

    please let us know...trying to chase my problem too ...THANKS

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    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hsteven916 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">please let us know...trying to chase my problem too ...THANKS</TD></TR></TABLE>

    DEFINTELY a good idea to follow this thread if you feel you're having a similar problem.

    However, it would also be a good idea to post a NEW thread, with a complete description of what your engine is doing.



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    Re: Lost power (hsteven916)

    well i ended up melting #5 and 6 injector not sure what caused them to fail but i tore up a lot of things but in the end insurance cut me a check for 6800 they said my motor was well maintained no water in my fuel and oil in motor so it pays to take care for your stuff

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    Wow, what kind of insurance do you have? Its hard to find one that covers mechanical failures as well!

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    yeah i want some of that insurance too.i blow mine 3000 out of pocket.

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    foremost

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