David, whoever you got that motor from should be flogged or keel hauled! I’ve known him for 75 years and he assures me he never opened that motor. I can verify that that motor actually did run decent in the running up tub about 14 years ago. I know he paid too much for that jewel and had to drive to Bangor to get it!
It may be of interest to you that the previous owner also states that the motor, as purchased, came with a set of dual, custom, high performance exhaust manifolds, expertly engineered and constructed and designed to breathe through two (not one!) of the finest Briggs and Stratton stubby lawn mower mufflers that money could buy (at K Mart).
And for your boating/racing enjoyment these marvels can be had at NO COST to you! The previous owner guarantees about one gazillion of a horsepower increase and just the sweetest sound!
Posting For A Friend.
Respectfully,
Bob
