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Take the head off now.-----A blown head gasket can result in ZERO compression.-----But somehow I do not believe you will like what you see with the head off.-----Post some pictures.
Head bolts are steel.------Block and cylinder head are aluminum.-----Aluminum expands at twice the rate of steel.-----Therefor bolt torque needs to be checked on occasion.----Very few are aware of the concept.
Yes , it is a procedure that should be done.-----Simply ignore this modern " torque to yield " stuff.----Many motors have suffered because folks did not know about or do simple stuff!
It was simple engineering of the day.------Have you weighed this 25 HP motor.----Have you compared the weight to a modern motor ?----Surprised by the comparison ????
It is a crude mechanical device to prevent you from starting the motor with throttle advanced too far.----A simple device that you can examine / fix by looking at it.----Much simpler to trouble shoot than hidden electronic switches.----Yes , you can take it off and throw it away.
??---Go to the parts page for remote control.----I have more than one of those clips.----Know the part # as well.-----But you won't learn unless you find it yourself ---Sorry to be blunt here.
There is a clip missing.----Easy to find as it was used for many years.-----Find it on the accessory parts pages .----Or see if your local boat shop has one laying under the work bench.
Not if it is hooked up to a monster battery on a separate trailer.-----Was at a museum where they had a monster mining shovel and it was electric.----Fairly big cord to power it.
If you ICE product runs out of fuel you can carry a container of it to your vehicle.-----I think I should put a hefty generator in the back of my truck.----Advertize that I am ready to respond for those stranded with EV products.
