Thanks again everyone. Just had a chance to reread the thread .
To answer a few questions:
Injectors are 8 years old. New motor with 55,000 on it now, after the prior owner failed to add the additive to prevent cavitation. Got my 88 that way. very common in these parts to forget the additive.
The line in question was #2, ( front right cylinder as you're looking at it ). #6 and #8 seemed to be a concern for the older man but there was nothing visible at all to me or anyone else.
The insulator clamps as I just learned this morning may be the culprit. Stopped at a local eatery this morning and the old man was there with his wife. He asked us to come over and sit with them and we talked for quite a while. Awesome fellow. He said that the clamps are not holding the lines as they should. He urged me to replace them. (" Spend a few dollars now for your new motor he said and never worry about that problem again ". ) Those clamps seemed snug to the rest of us however I will order the new ones as he suggested. There's no substitute for such wisdom.
Meeting him Monday to discuss his theory on the tranny, Christine as he called it again. Really hopeful that he can figure that problem out too. Says he normally doesn't get involved anymore but likes a good challenge and especially likes someone that appreciates someone like him. Not sure what made my day more,,,,the benefit of his knowledge or the honor !
Thanks again folks. Glad to be here. Enjoy the weekend, it's great fishing weather here.
**** Almost forgot : With regard to the shop that wanted to bang me for the new IP and 8 lines etc.... ,,things have a way of working themselves out and word of mouth spreads fast !
Try 87.
