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There is a timing cover with a bushing on these motors !!

Battens for the sails on a sailboat.

Rectifier has nothing to do with the choke.-----Check gear oil.-----Post compression test values here.-----Do not spend any hard earned money until after you do a complete evaluation of this motor.----Install a new water pump impeller before you launch the boat !----Test you overheat warning horn.

Any water pump work done recently?-----Checked gear oil ?----Adjusted shift cable ?

No need to worry about a motor for a while.-----But it all depends on how you use a boat.----Going out on a pond or say out in big rough water all makes a difference.-----Going out by yourself or taking 3 / 4 small kids with you.-----Remember that the kids can not look after themselves in dire...

As stated these motors were built by Johnon / Evinrude.-----Find a shop with a grey haired mechanic to help you with the correct parts.----Likely parts are in stock at a good boat shop.

Primer bulbs do nothing when a motor is running.

Really ?----You need to think carefully before you squander some beer tokens.

First boat , yes.-----Make sure you have a boat in seaworthy condition.----Then and only then worry about a motor.-----Your motor may be easy to inspect / refurbish / rebuild and good used motors are easy to find.

Be careful if you buy a motor from a picture online.

This issue was likely sorted out 20 years ago.

And you should be able to install a wee fuel pump and run with a 5 gallon tank.----Spot to mount the pump is there already.

Should be a filter inside the tank.

Our rules / policies / regulations need to be adjusted to match the morals of these people.----Punishment for those found guilty in all areas of crime need to be multiplied tenfold.----We are too soft on crime.----Have to go back to the days when horse thieves were trearted properly.-----Easier...

Does not sound promising.---But try another gauge first.

Packaging / promotion / marketing / stretching the truth seems to be the way of the world.----Something that executives learned in university I think.----I get my eggs from a local farmer .----Sometimes I see him carrying the eggs into his little office.---- I buy them with the honor system...

By using the jumper you have bypassed the function of the ignition switch.-----No need to turn the key and push it in at all.----

On my opinion those lower units are not robust.----Look into fitting an older ( 1985 to 1998 ) one .----Might need to swap out the upper driveshaft and shift rod.-----A V-6 lower unit might also fit and be strong.

Should visit a dealer and claim warranty.----Driveshafts normally do not break like that !!

Time to visit your local friendly boat shop and pay the mechanic I think.