I have posted here numerous times all for the same motor. Anyways.<br />I have an '87 28hp Evinrude SPL <br />My question is the spark timing automatic on these models or was that for the early 70's motors?<br />The reason I am asking is because I have noticed a few things going on that might be related to the timing.<br />-Hard starting<br />-The timing adjustment on this motor only has one nut on the side by the towards the block and I can turn it with my hand<br />-Can get to idle rough but then when the throttle is beyond idle the motor wants to die and I have to throw it almost to WOT.<br />-I was running in idle and pulled the top cylinder plug cap off and the motor didn't sound any different. Dies when I remove lower.<br />- Fuel pump seems to be running fine, Hard primer bulb.<br />-Cleaned the single carb out. Didn't remove the lower plug that drains the bowl though. Already very clean<br />-The compression is fine according to a guy I had look at it. Solved the stuck primer solenoid problem though<br />-I switched the coils around and nothing changed.<br />- Spark plugs are wet with oil and deposits when running 50:1<br />- I just added some Seafoam to gas to decarb out the whole motor to see if that helps at all Not much different besides all the black crap on my driveway<br />-When I do get to WOT the boat RPM's sometimes go up or down after a few minutes.<br />Any ideas where to start?<br />I am guessing I have an air leak somewhere or the timing is way off. Power Pack? I have a lot of testing to do. 