Hi all, my first post but after pricing new motors think I need to sort out what I believe to be simple problems with my existing motor. First off, motor does not start easily & will often cough (timing?). I have adjusted the idle a bit for once it get's started but it often dies also in the transition from neutral to forward or reverse. Additionally, when full throttle is applied, there is a relatively insignifigant response initially and then inexplicably several seconds later, the engine takes off. I do believe that perhaps I had my mixture to rich & may also have had the wrong (temp range) spark plugs in which I have rectified but I still believe I have some adjustments to make. The engine is a 1977 Evinrude 115 HP V4. It is in exceptional shape as the boat over it's life has been used sparingly. I bought it a year ago but have only recently put it into the water the last couple of weekends. Any & all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.<br /><br />Tom
