Omc shop only effects the drive I would think, the engine is still the same as any other, OMC.. Merc.. Volvo.. just different colors.

I have had no luck with Weber or Edelbrock carbs, I would get a new Holley or go with a QJ from Merc.

I like the Holley because I can tune it myself, use a double pumper, not the crappy single feed, I am almoist betting the issue is with the carb or timing.

A little warm weather and few suds and I'll be checkin out the problem. I am dam ready for summer. Got to get it runnin right and sold. Not really to worried about it, the outdrive was my main concern and it's good now.

So houz bout it Browny, any more thoughts on the 225?

Nah, all very good advice. Im going to wait for some warmer weather and see what I can do. Are you guys from down south?

North here... COLD!! ICE!!

Yep. Still cold. Been goin to the lake to keep an eye on the docks and cabin.

How far north? Im from up in Buffalo so we re just waiting for this new snow to melt AGAIN...

I am in Cleveland, Ohio

Hey Full Force, it was all ignition issues. The shop that had it put different plugs in, none was even anywhere near the same gap. I dont even think the wires were snapped all the way on. Points was way out and timin was off, so much for a master OMC mech. I had an old timer that lives down the street bring his lap top anylizer up to see what was up. After the correct plugs was put back in and a few adjustments , the Weber worked good too, the old tub is runnin fine.

Cool!

I have been down all summer, did one poker run, hurt port engine, doing work now...

I miss my Limited..sometimes..