lean cyl#1

[82elley]

Need some direction! 04 xlt 1200. Revs to 7100 for the 1st 100 yrds then wont rev over 6700. I did a plug run yesterday full throttle for 4 min. Plug #1 looked like it was never run. 2&3 very light tan.I did the oside bills carb recipe about a year ago.No choke plates accel. Pump removed. I have f/a and a d-plate. Intake grate and ride plate, pump sealed. Running a 12/18 prop.I turned the high side mixture screw out from 1 1/4 to a full 2 turns with nk noticeable difference. Any ideas or direction would be greatly appreciated.

[Robfromga]

If you're sure the carbs are right, leak down test. If it's lean, its either not enough fuel or too much air.

[82elley]

Im going to pull the carbs down this weekend. Hopefully i find something wrong! I've read about the crank seals failing and causing lean melt downs.thks for the help!!!

[82elley]

Im just confused because other than the rpm loss this ski runs perfect. Would it run good with a bad crank seal? Is there any other places to look for a leak?

[82elley]

Cards are clean and everythjng looked good. I sprayed some carb cleaner around the base of the cyl and around the oil pump and the engine stalls. Im going to get a gasket kit with lower seals. Any suggestions on putting new rings in while i have it apart. Ski has 117 hrs on it.

[Robfromga]

Compression test would dictate rings or topend. Or for a fresh base line , mic the pistons and bore and then replace/repair as needed. Sometimes a fresh topend is a good insurance policy.

But it sounds like you're going to refresh that whole motor.

[82elley]

Thks for the help!! All the repair shops here just want to replace the engine. Any sugestions on who's rings to use.