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There is 1 charge coil and it fires both plugs.----There is one sensor coil and it fires both plugs.----Sounds like there is nothing wrong under the flywheel.

I believe it is a plastic key.

I do not believe these 4.5 HP ever came with breaker points.----Model # should be posted.

You can adjust that screw all day long!!------It retards the timing to slow down the idle.-----That does nothing to endanger the motor !

Agreed----$100 as is.----These are nice running motors if in good condition.-----Shops do not work on them , so they are no good to modern folks.----Folks who know how to work on them have a few already.

That screw is used to set the lowest idle speed you like or where the motor is happy.----To stop the motor the push the STOP button !!

I suggest you refrain from using heat.----Run to a Mercury dealer and have them pull it for you.

The screw ( with the spring ) you see there is for setting your preferred idle speed.

What are you trying to measure / check with these gauges ?

You might have to fix it yourself.-----Very few shops will entertain rebuilding these.----Rebuilt powerhead is an option.

If it runs good in neutral , I guess there is nothing wrong.----Sorry , my mistake !

It is a different block from the conventional 3 / 4 cylinder.----Perhaps time to look for another motor.

Doubt that.---.

Sloppy paint job on that motor.----Looks to be a 1990 to 92 model.

Test with another gauge.----Post some pictures of the 60 HP

Classic running on 1 cylinder.-----Post results of a compression test.-----Test and see if spark jumps a gap of 3/8" on a test device.

I think you can buy that pin / socket and make the repair.

I believe you are overthinking on this one.

Used to get about 28 MPH on a 14' runabout with 1965 Evinrude 40.-----Post the compression test actual values.

It should run fine the way it is now.