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You would need to take the time to see what fits what.-----Perhaps look at the 1979 V-4 and see if switching exhaust adapter can allow use of the 73 powerhead.-----The 73 model V-4 is an oddball.-----I would search for a mid 1980's as they are better deal.-----A big main center bearing on the...

Why is powerhead below waterline a bad idea ??----I think it is a bad idea for people to go up in an airliner.------Peope do not have wings and it is too cold up there.-----Yet millions of people accept the engineering in these airliners.-----So why not this BRP engine concept ?

Stop-----You need to use a factory key.-----And the key is there to locate / time the flywheel for proper spark.-----The flywheel is driven by the locking tapers.------So get some valve grinding compound and lap the tapers for a proper fit.----Clean the tapers.----Assemble clean and...

Water pump kit is the same for all V-4 / V-6 / V-8 motors from about 1980 to now I think.

Yes, as long as there is a battery connected to protect the charging system.

Maybe try a factory pump cover.----New style with o-ring.-----Or older style with flat gasket.-----Simple solutions are always best.-----You will have this motor running correctly soon !!

The 225 HP is a V-6-----This motor is a V-4.-----Many part interchange.

My wild guess is 1990 model.----Check this thing over very carefully !!-----Looks like it might have been in accident or hurricane damage.-----Remove high speed carburetor jet and post the number on it.

Your local shop can assist you in minutes.-----These gearcases are not robust and shimming must be correct.-----Or use " mechanics blue " to check proper tooth contact.

-Just google the part numbers you need.----Amazing what is out there.

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Do an inspection and evaluation of the 4 cylinder 65 HP before spending any beer tokens for a prop.

I flip a 17' fiberglass boat ( 7' wide , no winshield) by myself.-----Adapter where motor was and 2 widow makers.-----Almost effortless.

Have battery load tested.

Wise man said.-----" some folks do not have the money or time to do it right the first time.---But they always find more time to do it over "

Why not swap the coils and post the results of your test.

Check for spark.----Sounds like it is running on 1 cylinder.----Good spark must be able to jump a 3/8" gap.

I use West System epoxy.---More $$ but does not have that awful smell.

----The charging system on a 3 cylinder has very little capacity.----There is no surplus to run anything in the house.

That is correct.