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Many years ago a boat arrived in my yard.-----Boat was tied to a dock.----Water went out the river.----When water came back , it filled the tilted / leaning boat.----Boat did not refloat.-----I immediately got the motor ( 70 HP ) running to prevent internal corrosion.

Seiche---Water just disappears due to local atmospheric pressures.-----Happens fairly regularly in my area / harbor / river mouth.-----Water level drops over a few minutes by a foot or more.-----Then returns to normal a few minutes later.----Seeing it is believing it.

Looked at one and it has a slight bend.----This is not an issue as stated.----Is the part of the driveshaft above the pinion in good shape?----Is bushing above the pinion in good shape?

Looks to be some wrong parts on this 4 stroke SUZUKI.----Showing what I believe is 2 stroke parts.

I would have to look at one of over 15 shift rods that I have here.--Later today perhaps.-----Yes , some OMC shift rods do have a slight bend.

Add a ring gear to the top of the flywheel.-----Make a bracket to mount a starter.

Remove / inspect shift rod bushing.----Replace o-ring.----Hard to believe a hammer was needed on this rod.-----Install the shift rod.----Assemble and test shifting.

Most 6 HP motors in good condition start up without issue.-----Find the right starting procedure or trouble shoot the motor.

If you are shopping for a boat , just wait.---Good deals may be out there.

Hopefully the house is 10' above the high water mark of the creek.

Did you find #28 on the parts page ?

Wild guess on my part-----Item #28

Only use a stainless pin.

Mercury---" Shear proof drive "---has sold a lot of props , gears and drives.

Did your mechanic check CRANKCASE compression?----If $$$ are not an issue then put on a new VRO and test run.

Is the manual release screw tight ?

What testing / inspection have you done on this 2 year old pump?---Perhaps test run with another portable tank and hose.--How did you determine it is KAPUT again?----The pump is driven by crankcase compression.----There could be issues with that.------Note---In my opinion these pumps are simple...

Well---95 PSI is NOT good enuff.-----Did you install a new water pump impeller ?-----Mixed gas /oil at 50:1 in the tank?-----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads ?-----Is the flywheel loose?----Nut properly torqued?----Checked the gear oil ?----Inspection is up to you.----I can not see ...

I know of a yard littered with boats like that.----Insurance can't be found for them.----Dealers politely and CORRECTLY tell folks----" Not safe to take the wife and kids out on that "

Only use stainless.