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Broken reed valve perhaps?

Pushing the key in and holding it in while cranking for cold starting ?-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on all leads?-----Water in fuel ?

Fuel pump diaphragm?----Easy to check and easy to fix if ruptured.

The issue is perhaps the thermostat missing or stuck open.---Help yourself and post model # here !----I can not see / look over your motor.

You were installing a new impeller in this 6 / 9.5 / 10 HP ?----What ratio gas oil mix?-----Model # of this motor?

The---SI---makes it a 2001 model.-----Color is correct for that year I think.

Doubt that gear oil would find it's way up into the exhaust housing.

Fairly normal for a 2 stroke after idling.-----Any water getting into the gearcase?----Thermostat installed and working properly.

They say that 15 years after you retire ( good pension ) you are on the edge of poverty income.-----Perhaps more true today with everyday expenses rising fast.

The bar code sticker directs the mail in the most cost effective manner.-----The last mile in delivery is the most expensive.

It is elegantly simple to work on these starters!----Nothing to them.----Just 2 bolts to take out.----Scratch the upper and lower parts for correct re-assembly.-----An assistant with 2 knives helps with final assembly.----No need for a shop if you ( neighbor ) have a digital multimeter.

That motor spinning over fast should start right up ! ---So load test the battery.----Take the starter apart for inspection as posted.-----No $$ spent on those simple steps.

Have battery charged and load tested.----Take starter apart for inspection and ohm test on armature.-----You are pushing the key in and holding it it while cranking it over?

Seadrives use an outboard gearcase.-----Hurry to boat repair shop and get the correct prop.

Step #1 is a compression test.----Post actual values here.

Contact----evinrudeparts.ca----Located in Ontario.-----Explain that you have a SUZUKI built motor.-----Parts for a 1999 Suzuki are available.-----Just listed as NLA by Evinrude.-----About $600 for 3 gears.-----You may want a shim kit as well.-----Shimming is needed to properly install gears for...

Visit-----aomci-----And----oldmerc.com.-----Might find parts there.

Is the boat on a trailer?-----In hot weather?----Is boat left unattended at a dock for weeks at a time?-----All factors to consider.

New Stihl products have a PLASTIC crankcase.----Careful with what you run through them.

That rot is NOT a problem if you are----1 on a small lake in calm weather with houses all around.----2 You and your guests are good swimmers.-----3 If your radio can get help in 2 minutes----4 another boat is within shouting distance.