thanks dave - will try the timing and look into the pcv kit! I kinda did set the timing by ear - motor warmed well, in gear at dock and around 2500-3k rpms.. rotate to when rpms just start to increase near max under load- I have no access to the flywheel.. starts and ticks over quite easy-
fyi how would timing cause blow by? pushing back past rings while piston still moving up?
Guess ill have to go and remove #1 plug, use a straw, find the center of the dwell and paint on a dab on water pump body and pulley