This is what I found so far, timing less than 10* intake gaskets at coolant passages blown, 4 plug wires burned from previous exaust leak 8 fouled plugs, msd dist wires spade connectors( not sealed) corroded. dist cap all 9 terminals green and pitted so bad that they are flaking,

If you dont mind me asking, what cam is in that motor?

Here are videos of the boat from the previous owner

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...nt=Boat014.flv

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...t=MOV04786.flv

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...t=MOV04785.flv

http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/n...t=MOV04788.flv

finished engine work last night, started less than 1 full turn, idles at 1k. also found 3 melted plugs, took bore scope and checked pistons OK, going to switch all connectors over to weather packs. will have blower intake surfaced and ready for winter rebuild.

Holly crap I never cought that the first time I watched the video. What a dummy