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I retired a couple weeks ago, cleaning out the toolbox, I found a bent one. Yes it’s bent from removing the drive in gear. The bend is towards the top/neck area.

Well you did pull the drive when it was not in fwd. So the damage could be there.

The top shoe, just below the shoe will get twisted. Usually not a visual twist, I’ve seen it twice in 20 years.

I’ve been running ethanol in my 1985 3.0 for 5 years. No issues. And I don’t add stabilizer For storage.

Where you get iffy gas? Usually water got in somehow. have you checked your water separating fuel filter? Dump the contents of it into a container and have a look. Water will sit on the bottom.

It’s a good idea to put an oil sorb pad in the bilge regardless if there are spills or not. But yeah Citris clean works well also and smells good.

Never saw that but I'm in fresh water area also. But perhaps there are only brake shoes on one wheel on each side?

Either your cable broke, or something happened on the control box.

No not a complete teardown. Just split the upper from the lower and replace "A" in this pic.

The anti syphon valve is on the fuel tank, where the fuel line hooks to the tank. It basicly looks like a hose nipple but it has a check valve in it to prevent the fuel from syphoning if there is a leak. Do not disguard it, it's a coast guard regulation to have it. Either clean it or replace it.

It can’t fix itself. Sorry to say.

This.

On the lower the bronze shift dog will get bent if not in fwd gear. Seen it happen before. You will need a new part, split the lower to put it in.

Me to. I took mine at 65 though.Two weeks into it. Kinda nice with no alarm clock but I’d best get off my but and get stuff done.

The synthetic type of rope is really nice to use. I personally haven’t bought it but have used it a few times on customers boats. It’s strong and wear resistant. Wish knew the brand but I don’t.

I hate those things. It's just another connection for corrosion. Easy enough to change the cable ends to the proper clamp.

Always wrap a towel over the end of whatever you are pushing out with air. Whether it be a ram, brake puck or valve of sorts.

Yup, my phone didn’t show it to well.

I'm not seeing the anodes in the pic. And the rusty cotter pin on the prop should be stainless.

Yeah, all the new batteries we get now are nuts only. Even the smaller batteries. A few years ago they came with wing nuts.