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possible to see valve throu spark plug hole?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by schooter, Jul 4, 2010.

  1. schooter

    schooter Active Member

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    I ben some of my spark plugs during tHe crash, and when i took one out, there is a metal half moon visible through the hole, and it's really close to the bottom of the hole, I just want to make sure i didnt break something, and my plugs are REALLY black, before it was a little lean, do you think this is from oil going into the cylinders or something during the 30 seconds it was on its side? the motor runs and i dont hear any noises...
     
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    If it was something to do with it being on its side, it'll prolly burn itself out. Use some engine cleaner (carb cleaner) Change the spark plugs and looksee whether the discolouration continues..

    Not sure what you mean by "Half moon", maybe one of the valves was open when you looked.. Photo possible?
     
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    Part of the intake valve is visible when looking through the plug hole.
     
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    ok good, because it was the intake side, I was just making sure, thanks
     
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    the black plugs are from the gas running thru the carbs and flooding it out thats why it shut off. if you ever have tried to start a motor after its fallen over its always hard to start from flooding
     
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