OK guys, wheres the tech support, we've been asking this for three days now? have part no; fuelpiston 0436095 but this shows as for a 1998 only, any good for a 1996?

Hi again Colin, please note the following from CROWLEY MARINE WEB PAGE, why else would I keep asking if your certified mechanics can answer our question.

"Please ask in our moderated community forums instead. Our support staff and certified mechanics are on hand to answer your questions. We make an effort to answer every question within 4 hours, on business days."

pull the T stats if your running under 80psi on all cylinders.  check your timing the advance and stop screws on the v-4's will walk out of adjustment.   an easy tell tell sign if your vro is going bad is when you dont hear the spring pop into place or whatever it does in there when you prime your bulb.. but not a sure test.  the vro system is supposed to over oil when its not working properly so if your plugs are really black and greasy it may be time for a new one.. sucks because you have to be sure with how much they cost.