Just bought above, runs great...1 small problem;
Seller hit a rock about the size (his words) of a 400 big block.
Cracked the center section/tube in half. Then it got welded (sorry excuse for a real welding job), then Brackets added between lower unit & powerhead, then JB WELD...You get the...
I just acquired a circa 1992 Nissan (Tohatsu) 2.5 hp motor, pretty mechanically inclined, seller showed me receipts and stated that he'd run less than 2hrs total on back of a dinghy.
I dumped in some fuel after inspecting the tank, got plenty of fuel at the carb but no spark. Tinkered...