[bigdog]

Hi Folks,

Just wanted to give everyone the results of my original problem.

After several unsuccessful and frustrating attempts to resolve the problem myself, I finally brought to my marine mechanic.

Problem was identified as Carb. related.
He performed a carb rebuild kit, and all appears to be well again.
Carb had to be taken off engine, and carb kit installed,
Carb is a 4 bbl Holley. He said rebuild kit includes all usual parts: jets, float, needles, etc. He saved old parts for my review.

He also checked distributor and rotor, and fuel pump, all was ok.

Two hours of labor, plus carb kit parts. Figured I got away inexpensive. could have been more serious and expensive ! I think he actually did a lot of work for those two hours of labor.

Hopefully, all this aggravation is behind me.
Off to the Lake for some cruising.....

Thanks everyone for all the information, much appreciated !

Bigdog