[Birdman]

So I got a Polaris xlt touring 600 this year and I wasn’t getting any power so I swapped plugs and got a new belt. That solved to problem for a bit until the left cylinder started blowing plugs like there was no tomorrow

I was out today and only went about 30 miles but went through 3 brand new plugs, any ideas on what I could do?

 

[stevem5215]

Check for compression and check your crank phase. Those things are known for cranks going out of phase.

 

[BC_Dan]

I would also unscrew the plug boot from the ignition wire and snip about 1/4" of wire off. Then make sure the screw in the boot is not corroded, and screw the boot back on the wire. Some times that will help with fouling plugs.

 

[steepndeep]

Define "blowing spark plugs". Are they coming out of the head or just fouling?

 

[Coolhand]

Yeah kinda wondering what he means by that as well.

 

[Rouzes2013]

How do you check crank phase I have an xlt as well and when the engine gets hot it dies out and shuts off.. then when you try and start it the engine feels tight (as in hard to haul over)

 

[stevem5215]

Yours sounds like crank bearings. That's typical for those engines as well. As for checking crank phase you need special tools and a service manual.

 

[Rouzes2013]

Yours sounds like crank bearings. That's typical for those engines as well. As for checking crank phase you need special tools and a service manual.

Thank you