Volvo gas engine

[john hendrickson]

"Have a problem with engine-when in neutral the engine revs fine good response, etc, however when drive is engaged the engine will not get to full rpm-(50%)new carb, plugs, points, coil-any suggestions"

[fastjeff]

Faulty spark advance?

Jeff

[Harves Marine]

"water in fuel, dry gas the tank. if there is a fuel/water separator put on a new one."

[warren hassler]

"5.7 Volvo I/O, engine only starts intermittantly (1 of 15 turns). new batteries and all conections look good Any suggestions?"