After pulling my grey hair out. I found the model Number. It ends up being a 1973 I hope. at least that is what I derived from the broke boat website. still don't know what the "R" stands for. anyway I need a service manual now for a 73 and not a 68. If you could please let me know how to drop the lower unit. I don't have an access plate on the side. and Spark plug recommendation with gap I will assume .030. That seems to be the norm. I appreciate all the help for the 1968 65hp loop charged I was thinking I had. Now that I know the real year. maybe now it will run better. Thanks Rich STS1 USN active.
