First of all, thanks to everyone for all your help in the past. ... Have diagnosed several problems without having to ask a question. THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT.
I have a bad voltage regulator. Is it okay to run with the voltage regulator unhooked until I can get a new one purchased?
Second...
I took my lower unit off to replace the water pump and noticed there seems to be a lot of end play in the drive shaft. I haven't put a dial indicator on it yet, but I'm quessing it's about .050 up and down play, not side to side. Is this too much?
I have 1985 140 Evinrude with a rebuilt 1988 140 big bore power head, Boysen power reeds, intake and carbs off a 1988. I used the heads off the 1985 (higher compression) than the 1988 heads. I've got 150 psi on all cylinders. Is this too much? I am concerned about pre-ignition. Should I...