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| ====== REF: Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust ====== | ====== REF: Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust ====== | ||
| ====== Exhaust Leaks ====== | ====== Exhaust Leaks ====== | ||
| + | You can put your hand near the pipes at likely places for leaks (exhaust ports, any joints) and see if you can feel air escaping. ((Folkie of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5107303&highlight=stethoscope#post5107303)) \\ | ||
| + | But, be careful not to burn yourself on the pipes. | ||
| + | ===== Smoke Test ===== | ||
| + | When oil is added to the combustion chamber, the result is smoke coming out of the exhaust. \\ | ||
| + | The oil burns and comes out as smoke. ((Folkie of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?p=5107303&highlight=stethoscope#post5107303)) \\ | ||
| + | The smoke should just come out the ends of the mufflers. \\ | ||
| + | If smoke is coming out anywhere else, that's where your leak is. \\ | ||
| + | Test one cylinder at a time. \\ | ||
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| + | - Pull a spark plug. | ||
| + | - Add a spoonful of standard motor oil in the cylinder. | ||
| + | - Reinstall the plug. | ||
| + | - Fire up the engine. | ||
| + | - When it starts to smoke put a rag in the exhaust pipe and look for leaks. It helps if you have a buddy hold the rag | ||
