I bought an engine and finally got it on after many mounting and steering adjustment problems but it is now successfully on and cranks right up and purrs like a kitten. When I bought the motor I had to transport it in the back of my truck. Laying it down on the "elections side of the motor with plenty padding supporting the head and a piece of wood under the lower unit. Had to keep it in the back of truck until the lifting ring came in. I broke the starter solenoid while installing it. Went to napa and got a replacement marine solenoid. I have the correct one on the way. Seems to work just fine. Like I said it cranks right up. All cylinders are reading 108-111 compression. Darn good right. I saw all plugs firing. This was all done before I bought the motor. My problem is when you get past idle speed and begin to give it throttle it bogs down. Wants to kill. But never does. One thing I have noticed is that when the motor is running the volt meter is reading less than 12 volts. When you kill the engine the bolt meter reads 12.5. I am frustrated and need some ideas.
