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bertvb

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Black cylinders
« on: December 10, 2022, 06:28:09 PM »
Hi everyone,

Today I've removed the top of the valve housing for the first time since the rebuild in April (3000km ago).
I was a bit disappointed to find a lot of black stuff (see picture) on both cylinders and the valves. The exhaust valves have a white colour.
Is this normal? Or does this mean that there is a problem with the carb (A/F ratio) or the ignition/timing? Or is the engine burning a bit of oil?
Luckily both cylinders are symmetrical.

Best regards,

Bert