I have a 1967 EVINRUDE StarFlite (CLEAN) w/many new parts. <br />80 HP OUTBOARD (Im told the better model) 
<br />MODEL# 80793R<br />SERIAL# E034<br />ELEC.SHIFT <br />Years ago...Out of the repair shop for a sparkplug re-coil, head gasket, and diagnostic checkup.<br />Compression test was reported to be good. Off to the water the engine ran like a bear, but lost<br />significant power on the water, but it got me back, limped. Dockside it would NOT re-start after<br />being off. Could NOT get the engine to start. It sat for a long time, over which new parts were<br />installed and parts were checked/rechecked. My son began tinkering on it last summer with the<br />advise of a friend he did/or/added something to improve compression temporarily. ...Anyway my<br />son got it up and running, it sounded GREAT! The thermostat opened as it should, the engine<br />was allowed to idle for about 20 minutes and was turned off. After turning it off, once again it<br />would NOT start. Not for anything this time. So Id like to get someone to put new rings in it for<br />me. What Id like to know: Can I have the original standard size rings installed? Walls cleaned up<br />w/new gaskets? Good to go? (The engine had very little use/wear) Im NOT mechanically<br />inclined to do this job, I want it done right. Where do I find a trustworthy mechanic that knows<br />how and what to do? How long should it take? What should it cost? Where do I purchase and<br />whats a good price for new rings? Gasket kit? Anything else needed? <br />I have the service manual and parts manual. Any advise would be gratefully appreciated. <br />Im NOT going to give up on this engine.<br />Thank you, BIGGJOE smoothbella@netzero.com
<br />MODEL# 80793R<br />SERIAL# E034<br />ELEC.SHIFT <br />Years ago...Out of the repair shop for a sparkplug re-coil, head gasket, and diagnostic checkup.<br />Compression test was reported to be good. Off to the water the engine ran like a bear, but lost<br />significant power on the water, but it got me back, limped. Dockside it would NOT re-start after<br />being off. Could NOT get the engine to start. It sat for a long time, over which new parts were<br />installed and parts were checked/rechecked. My son began tinkering on it last summer with the<br />advise of a friend he did/or/added something to improve compression temporarily. ...Anyway my<br />son got it up and running, it sounded GREAT! The thermostat opened as it should, the engine<br />was allowed to idle for about 20 minutes and was turned off. After turning it off, once again it<br />would NOT start. Not for anything this time. So Id like to get someone to put new rings in it for<br />me. What Id like to know: Can I have the original standard size rings installed? Walls cleaned up<br />w/new gaskets? Good to go? (The engine had very little use/wear) Im NOT mechanically<br />inclined to do this job, I want it done right. Where do I find a trustworthy mechanic that knows<br />how and what to do? How long should it take? What should it cost? Where do I purchase and<br />whats a good price for new rings? Gasket kit? Anything else needed? <br />I have the service manual and parts manual. Any advise would be gratefully appreciated. <br />Im NOT going to give up on this engine.<br />Thank you, BIGGJOE smoothbella@netzero.com