Ok, first, the dealer did not do a good job of setting this engine up (Most of the wires were plugged into the wrong wire in the motor). Runs fine, steady power, but the maximum rpm at wot is about 4500. The book calls for 5500 or so. 1) Should I check out the tach or make some kind of...
I have a 25hp mariner model 25e, probably early 1970's vintage. Compression seems to be ok, don't have the stuff to do a leakdown test. I am preparing to overhaul the carburetor. The fuel pump appears to be ok. The engine does not keep running (need to choke it on and off to keep it going)...