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This motor is new to me even though its 37 yo. Just took it out for first time and it has a cough or sneeze what ever its called maybe backfire that occures at about 1400 - 1500 rpms and higher. It is fairly vialent..I am not leaking any fuel from engine fuel lines and the bulb pressure does...
I have just bought 1984 16' Jon Boat with 1984 Evinrude 35 hp. i have the engine in test barrel. Before ever cranking it I replaced the water pump and gear oil (pennzoil 80-90W marine gear oil) after running it at no more than high idle for 10-15 min I will start getting a good bit of green...