I’ve had this outboard for about 7 years. It ran okay for a couple years, then wouldn’t start at all one season. Gave it the whole treatment - rebuilt carb, new plugs, new fuel tank and line and have only ever run ethanol free fuel in it since.
Last fall we took it out To scout for hunting...
I’ve scoured youtube and searched the forums far and wide but have yet to find any issues similar to mine....so here goes:
1988 v6 4.3l with alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive. Recently had block replaced due to cracked block from freeze damage by previous owner.
I’m in the engine break in period - about...