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I had a 5 hp Force/Game fisher & paid $100+ for that little blade :( and yes it was hard to find

And me was going to buy a Bayliner with it, just out curiosity to see if they really that bad?? I'm glad you guys talked me out of it :)

We don't share that experience

My scenario & it works for me :D now (thanks to this forum) I'm somewhat of a guru on these motors & they work every time I'm up there. (full disclosure) I have lots of spare components there for a quick repair if needed

But they are compatible :)

Same goes for properly maintained Snow blowers / Lawnmowers (maybe not) Chainsaws :)

The good thing; all exterior parts are compatible and if only one motor is needed, you have a wealth of spare parts

Do you have the lower-units for them? if so they will be a one piece shaft & single exhaust meaning no through prop exhaust (if original)

The Crankshaft bearings as you were wondering about should be good if the motor only suffered piston/ring damage. A teardown prior to purchase any parts would be the way to go as it may not need a Re-bore; its all speculation at this point

Yup, I've been lucky with all the help on this forum

Splitting the block is your route to go :)

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IF.. that is the only piston that shows "symptoms" I would remove the carb. / Intake and from that end remove the end-cap of that particular piston/rod. and see ???

Can you post pictures?

Does it stall in warm-up mode ? (reverse position)

Or go "overboard" (like me) and use #2 welding-cable :D I picked up for free :D

in combination with #8 gauge wiring

Yes, it can turn over with seized rings & if it spins with the plugs out.....seems to me that you have a weak starter and/or bad wiring/connections/ground

When money is not a problem

Yes, you're correct