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Doubt it is the shift shaft.-------Since it moved a 1/4" and would work it up and down 10/ 20 times to loosen it up.

Make something to slide over them as is?----Small rubber hose followed by bigger rubber hose as an example.

Those shocks prevent engine from slamming into the transom AFTER hitting a submerged object at speed.

Replace springs on bypass valves ??

Test run with another fuel tank ?

1--Choke knob is installed upside down ??----2---Remove sparkplugs.----Put 6 drops of fuel in each hole.----Install sparkplugs.----Try and start it.-----Report the EXACT results of this test.

A 1984 model 115 HP did not come with the bubble ( tuned ) exhaust.

What are the actual compression values?-----Good numbers are around 135 / 140 PSI on those.----Poor hot start ?----Load test the battery and take starter apart for inspection / ohm check on armature.

It is a crossflow.---It has bypass covers.----It has VRO.-----I doubt the powerhead is original to the motor.

That impeller has taken a set.----Vanes do not flex.----Does not perform well at all.----It is scrap.

Find bolts at your local hardware store.-----Replace the 5 bleed inserts if equipped with them.

The 20 was marketed in Canada only for many years.

Were the heads resurfaced ( flat ) when it was rebuilt?------Properly winterized if in a freezing climate?

There is a washer missing/out of place. in the recoil

American champions.----Definitely not world champions in my opinion.

???----What motor ?----Model # needed.

If seals are 25 years old, it was good practice to replace them.

For me the " bump " when it was running is a HUGE clue.----Then again " hope " is eternal.-----Go ahead and run it.-----Make sure you have oars and paddles handy.

The " no oil " in the lower unit seems to explain it all.-----Take lower unit apart for repairs as needed.----Might be cheaper to find a used lower unit !!

Drain the gear oil and see if there are any metal chunks in there.-----Have you installed a new water pump impeller?