New motor to me. It has a bit of a throttle delay. Had to switch out the motor legs. For some unknown reason this 1977 85 HP came with a one piece lower unit. I have a two piece lower units and the mounting legs are different. This is first start since removing the power head and replacing the motor leg. I guess it hasn't been run all year. Gas is 5 gallons 87 octane, seafoam, and 2 gallons TURBO BLUE (109.5 octane). I believe the low octane before the turbo blue caused my previos motor to spark to hot and melt the piston.
50:1 oil mixture. The carburators needed cleaned.After I cleaned the carbs the motor came alive.
DZaKVids 2 years ago