'05 Vector dumping fuel in #3 cylinder -

[tomhardin]

Anyone having (or had) problems with an '05 Vector dumping fuel in #3 cylinder (outside cylinder on driver's side)? That plug gets badly fouled, and I can smell raw gas at idle. It starts hard and won't run properly unless going more than 35 mph. Above 35 mph, it takes off like a raped ape. Below 35 mph, you can tell it's only running on 2 cylinders. I haven't driven it much as I know it's also allowing fuel to leach into the oil tank. Since so much is dumping into the cylinder it obviously isn't able to burn completely. Thanks for your comments.
Tom

 

[bluemissile]

check the carb, something is stuck, or plugged.

 

[DaJudge]

^^^^^ What he said

 

[schmeg]

Probably the needle valve is stuck or bad seal in the seat. Easy fix.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Yep, got to be a stuck float or needle I'd say. May be gummed up?

 

[hossZ28]

after you get your flooding issue fixed change the oil and filter as the gas will be washing down the cylinder and mixing in with your oil a good sign would be higher than normal oil level and strong smell of gas in your oil if you leave it you run the risk of wiping out a bearing or seizure are worst case scenarios!

 

[twomorestrokes]

Oh, yes. Great tip! ^ ^ ^