It's a good point except that when I rev it in neutral I get the proper top end - 4500+ rpms

Thanks to all for advice - it gives me options I didn't consider and will try immediately. The engine does seem to miss occasionally at certain rpms and idled low (I raised the idle). I will check the secondaries visually - assumed they were opening because of the 4bbl kick-in sound. Also assumed ad...

It runs through a Paragon drive. With engine off I can turn the shaft fairly easily so ruled out cutlass bearing. Stuffing box is fairly loose with some water dripping so ruled that out as well. Not sure there is anything else but transmission.

I own a 1977 Lancer with 350k engine and run a 15 x 16 prop through a 1.5 reduction transmission, all original to original specs. My problem is that I top out at about 3300 rpms and 33 mph. The engine will rev to 4500 in neutral. I have been told that if the prop is off the most I would lose (or gai...

I am refurbishing my 1977 Lancer and am in need of some advise regarding interior trim. Specifically the veneer on the dash is faded as is the glove box veneer. The wood backing seems sound. Additionally the plastic trim on the glove box is cracked. Where can I purchase the veneer that is true to th...

I know this is an older post but it brings to mind a concern. I have a 1977 23 Lancer inboard powered by a 350 K. I run a 15 x 16 prop as per the previous owners instructions. My concern is that my rpms top out at 3600 to 3700 yet my top speed is about 36. Shouldn't I get higher revs and thus higher...