[Ducati] 900SS - Wits End

Alex Pearsall rebelpacket at rebelpacket.net
Wed Oct 24 15:17:31 EDT 2007


I didn't think of trying propane.  I guess that would be a much cleaner
way of doing it!  Sweet tip, thanks!  I already checked the intake
manifolds and replaced the gaskets.  Maybe propane will find leaks better.


> One more thing you could check is for air leaks in the intake manifolds.
> Check the seams for leaks at the cylinder head and at the carb by
> running the engine at idle and holding an un-lit propane torch near the
> seams.  You don't need much to suck into the intake charge to cause an
> increase in engine RPM.  It will point you right to any leaks.
> Clarke F.
>
> Merritt Island, FL
>
> '93 750 SS
> '84 RZ 350 KR
>
>



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