70 HP motor seems underpowered. How do I troubleshoot.

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Thanks for the info.

I have a service manual but it's a text based.

I'll try try to find a YouTube video to explain the process.
 
Once he gets those cables adjusted he will be looking for a prop, that small prop will make that 70 scream on a 16' boat. LOL
 
If anyone has a similar motor and can take a picture of how the linkages are routed it would be appreciated.
 
Hi,

cables put back they way they are supposed to.

Just hoping for a somewhat warm day this week to take it out for a test drive.

Thanks for the help,

Alex
 
I managed to get the boat out this afternoon. The water was a bit choppy but I managed to get it up to 35 MPH.

The ride was wild I thought the boat was about to tear itself a part.

There are five holes to set the tilt of the motor. Initially the motor was in the 4th hole away from the stern. I could not seem to get the boat to plane. The bow would not seem to go down at speed.

I then tilted the motor to the 3rd middle spot and things seemed to be better. It still took a bit of time for the bow to drop.

I think I will have to play around with it perhaps there is another configuration that will drop the bow down faster.

Thanks
 

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