GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
Sooo (skip to valve - for attempts that didn’t help)
First did a sea foam clean. Warmed engine up, Pulled spark plug, sprayed in cylinders, sat for an hour, started & idles, then ran fat idle & sprayed in carb. Repeat 3 times. Hoping stuck valve would free.
Second, did a oil flush. Napa brand...
Thanks for the suggestions
here is my update
Update:
- spark tester flashed same on all 4 at idle and slow throttle up.
- timing was close to 1 ATDC
- put garden hose on hose that comes out of thermostat housing and goes to manifold. I let water run fir 5 min then cranked over a few times. Let...
Had the boat out on the water for 4 or 5 days. Pulled a water skier then went for a boat ride, floated for a while then head back to the dock and would barely get on a plane. Motor sounded different, Motor sounds like it’s bogged down.
Motor starts normal. Sounds different when running. Low rpm...
