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    Spark plugs Question for Fred or Elgin

    I removed the spark plugs today out of my 1989 150 Xp due to engine running rich. Portside had a milky looking residue on all three starboard where just fouled. Dark oily residue.
    Is there water in the gas and why one side?
    Should I get rid of the gas? Quite a few gallons left. Can I just add fuel additive OMC 2+4 or Seafoam?

    A novice.

    Ernie (E150TLCEM)

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    Re: Spark plugs Question for Fred or Elgin (fogawee)

    I would suggest you take a fuel sample to check for water.

    If no water is found you could have a leaky head or exhaust plate gasket.

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    Re: Spark plugs Question for Fred or Elgin (ELGIN)

    Thanks, hoping is the gas.

    Ernie

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    Re: Spark plugs Question for Fred or Elgin (fogawee)

    Ernie,sent you a message about your boat trailer. Ronnie

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    Re: Spark plugs Question for Fred or Elgin (ronnieboren)

    Replied to ronnie by IM

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    Re: Spark plugs Question for Fred or Elgin (fogawee)

    It was the gas, tested it and it had 5% water ran new gas and plugs where fine.

    Lucky this time.

    Ernie

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