Try the plugs in different holes.----The procedure is called indexing.----Use a torque wrench and do not exceed 17 FT LBS.----4 sparkplugs and 4 different holes , you should be able to come close.
There are some spray on gasket softeners.----Yes the block is aluminum.-----In the hands of a careful worker even a sturdy paint scraper will remove gaskets with no damage to aluminum.----Brushing some oil on the gasket may soften it up.
Pop the wire link out off the SLOW SPEED mixture needle ( white nylon piece ) set it 1-1/2 turns out.----Start motor and adjust on the boat in the water.----Slide white nylon piece off the needle.----Slide it back on pointing to the right and horizontal.----Re-attach link to the knob.
????--Nonsense -----It is the MIXTURE adjustment !!-------Idle speed is at the bottom of the tower shaft.----Ignore the " start " on the twist grip, turn handle to the neutral stop.----Check thermostat.-----They are often stuck open or missing.
Doubt it.-----Post your compression values here.-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads ?-----Replaced the water pump impeller about every 5 years?----Inspect exhaust under powerhead for blockage.
Do employees get paid per hour ?-----Or by the job?-------If they can prove that the job is " done " they get paid.-----Right or wrong.----Piece work can lead to short cuts.
Use a flywheel turning tool to hold it.-----Agreed , the key locates it for timing.----The locking taper drives the flywheel.----Assemble clean and dry.
