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????----I used to troll for hrs with 235 HP V-6 Johnson.-----Parts / pieces do not know how big the motor is !!-----Motors in top condition will troll all day long !

I doubt the motor will idle on 2 cylinders !!------Pistons must be installed correctly.-----There are 3 port pistons and 3 starboard pistons.-----And they are marked with " UP " or " exhaust side "

Yes----Driveshaft just slides out and the short will slide in.-----I would take that 78 lower unit apart and inspect / reseal it before installing it.----Unless the seller offers a warranty.

Motor can run a WOT ( wide open throttle ) all day long.-----These 2 strokes can handle it with no immediate issues.

Could be corrosion issues / blown head gasket.----Post actual results of a compression test.

Had a fellow call me for a flywheel for his motor.----Had no spark.----I said " you don't need a flywheel "----He drove 4 hrs to bring me the boat / motor.-----He had installed new expensive parts.---Turns out the first new part he installed was bad.----Easy fix here.-----So yes even new parts...

Have it load tested !-----And get rid of the small diameter battery cables.

Have battery load tested.-----Inspect the battery cables.----Test with good booster cables direct to the starter.

Corrosion issues on these motors is no surprise to me.

Any pictures / model # / serial # of this tracker?----- Is there a head gasket on this 2 stroke 40 HP ?-----Why would full throttle " kill " an engine ?

The lean / rich mixture screw is not used to set the idle speed.

In my area you can do your test / qualify for a " pleasure craft operators card "----No practical test required.----Just have a book / assistant for help and send in your $$ for the card.

Sparkplugs should last years and years for the average user.

Swing them all the way out and lift up ???

I am not sure why " power loading " is even done.----Never did it myself.-----Too much risk of damage to the tow vehicle in my opinion.

Do a google / E-bay search.----I did , and found that there are possibilities to do this conversion.

Most Force motors were sold on entry level boats.----Doubt there were many tiller models sold.----I do not know what tools you have or level of ambition.-----I think a tiller from another brand can be fitted.

When you buy one of those 9.8 motors you need to install a new water pump impeller.----Unless you have proof a new one was installed a month ago.

They use aluminum corner / handle brackets because they are cheapest to make.----How does the aluminum " transfer " to the stainless ?

I get phone calls on occasion.----Folks looking for parts.-----They often say " thank you for your help / knowledge "------The difference between a 25 HP and 35 HP block may well be port position.---That gives it a different part #.----But it will fit in most cases.