48 Super 8 won't start

Posted by kybeefguy On 2011/4/27 17:19:13

Novice mechanic needs help !! My 48 won't start this Spring. I've driven it regularly ( not in winter ) for the past two years with no problems. New plugs / wires last Fall. Engine turns as normal but never fires. I do have spark at the plugs - but how do I know if it is hot enough ? Have fuel at the carb - and can see it squirt down into the carb body. Did a compression check with these results :
1) 30
2) 80
3) 75
4) 75
5) 110 ( and spewing fuel mist on compression)
6) 100 (moist with fuel)
7) 60
8) 55

Don't know if spark is not hot enough - but I rather suspect it is a fuel delivery problem. Why would 6 of 8 spark plug holes be dry and #5 spewing mist and #6 be moist with gas ? What should be my next step ?? Thanks , Tim