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I once towed a stranded 18' boat about 3 /4 miles to a harbor.-----Mother / daughter / boyfriend .----Time was about 7 PM.----Flat calm water.------Was out testing my boat.------They were waving paddles and lifejackets.-----First thing they said was ---" are we happy to see you "-----Their radio...

It should be made mandatory to have a kicker at 5 to10% of main power to go far out on the " great " lakes.

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???-----Go to an automotive store.----Find or ask for a " flywheel turning tool "----Hint----you can use this tool to stop the flywheel from turning.

This why so many experienced people who venture far from home go with twin engines.

Step #1 is always a compression test.--post the actual values.-

Are you 100% sure this motor is in good condition ?

I would do a complete evaluation of the engine / drive before spending any coins on this thing.

Have you tested with a portable fuel tank and another hose?-----You can likely make the fuel piston flapper.-----Are the check valves in air motor body working ?-----Is there a PRESSURE pulse from the crankcase ?

Air motor diaphragm or fuel piston flapper ?

Find a welder.----Or look into a product called ---lumiweld or similar products.-----Or call a welding supplier and ask for aluminum brazing rod.

What part is damaged in your fuel pump ?-----Your location ?

Usually when you start on these jobs you will find more damage / rot.-----And then some more.

Couple of ounces of lacquer thinner.

It is an elegantly simple procedure.----Points open at the correct time to produce maximum spark intensity.

Maybe I will have a look at a motor like that later today.---- See if it would be a 10 minute job.

oil is mixed with the gas.-----Some oil / gas mixture goes right through the motor.----I say it is normal.----Was there any water INSIDE the gearcase that drained out with the gear oil ?

Agreed----Should be easy to find.

Not practical to use a jackplate that way.

Does spark jump a gap of 1/2" on a test device , yes or no?-----Do choke plates close when you operate the choke switch ?----Your location ?