One cylinder is shooting oil with plugs out - 97 XP

[darrylgood]

Trying to start up a 97 xp, it has been sitting for 2-3 months. Wont start.

With plugs out one cylinder shoots out oil.

I assume it is because a seal it warn.

Could it be any thing else?

If I keep turning it over and get rid of the oil, I assume it will be able to start.

I also noticed oil on the bottom of the hull, seems like something might have been slowly leaking. All lines are in good shape.

Thanks everyone.

 

[Dr Honda]

As the engine gets older... it's normal for the rotary valve seals to leak. Try to get out as much oil as you can, and use a little starter fluid to get it to fire. Once it goes... it should only become a problem once it sits again.