Many thanks for your support and prompt replies, frankr.
I’m not feeling like the sharpest knife in the drawer at the moment. The centering tool was loaned to me by parts guru Dan Gano. He’s been a great source for NOS parts. Lots and lots of NOS parts.
Sitting in the back of the boat at near full throttle, with the motor cover off, spraying fuel into the carb sounds sketchy when I say it out loud. But I see the wisdom and appreciate the suggestion. I would love to narrow down to either a spark or carb issue.
I sat in the back while Dad went from idle to top speed, repeatedly. I’ve pressed on the exhaust housing and didn’t see any transom flex or movement. Lund makes solid boats; I doubt it’s flexing. Hook, rocker, or whatever. The gearcase and driveshaft seem quiet and smooth, and there were no metal pieces on the magnetic plug when I changed the gear oil.
If anyone sees any issues with my synch or timing, I hope to hear those. Also love to hear any improbable or unlikely issues. Wrong part installed at some point? Upside down? Backwards?? A hairline crack someplace? Bizarre or improbable? Let’s hear it.
Thanks again, and very happy Fourth of July to all.
Alan
