Yamaha 8HP, Model 8CM

[Rick K]

Hi all,<br />I just picked up a Yamaha 8hp, model 8CM. Runs like a champ; little effort to pull-start it. Got it at an estate sale; the guy who had it died, and his daughter knew nothing about it. The thing looks like it was used maybe 5 times. Under the cover is spotless.<br /><br />Looking for some info on it. What year is this motor? Any issues to watch out for? <br /><br />The exhaust feels cool to the touch, and the heads are cool when it's running. There's no tell-tale for water like my Johnson. But, the water bubbles like heck down near the prop.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Rick