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Something was not hooked up right or testing method was totally wrong !

You do not want to use the head as a drilling fixture ???------There is a reason shops say -----NO -------It usually takes too long to set up and do the work.------It would be far cheaper to find a used block / parts motor.-----Shops do not need a customer howling at the cost of a 5 minute (...

The bulb is a manual fuel pump.----If operation of motor does not change when operating it then I would say it is not a fuel supply problem.----Some simple trouble shooting must be done.

Your location ?

Some of the oil that is mixed with the gas goes right through the motor.---- It does nothing but shock the owner when it leaks on the floor.

Use the material you like.-----I use composite ( hollow ) hockey sticks / carbon fiber / west system epoxy.----Ultra strong and will never rot.-------You should use a plate for motor clamp screws so they do not dig into the wood.

The rest of the wood is ready to rot out as well.------Easy to replace that junk with some quality material !

Remove the transom caps on the corners.----Remove that channel.----Remove that piece of junk plywood.-----Install new plywood or a composite material.-----Should be easy to do.

Test run with a another fuel tank and hose.----Because of the shudder have a look at the gear oil.----Test run with a timing light one cylinder at a time.

Use the cylinder head as a drill guide.----Use a steel tube in the hole with the broken bolt as a drill guide.----Done.

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If you pull the red wire connecter you can eliminate the switch on the cowling as the possible problem.

First pull the red wire connecter on the motor switch.

It is said to be a 1998 model.-----They did not market the 3 cylinder 35 HP in 1988 !!!-----They generally do not have an overheat warning light.----Some models have a warning light for low oil level in the " less than reliable " oil mixer unit.

Do a complete evaluation of this motor before spending your beer tokens.------On those models 9 out of 10 have needed a new water pump impeller.----At least on my work bench.----Compression test first !

Model # of your motor ?-------Temperature light ?-----Is the " mickey mouse " oil mixer still in service ?-----Or running at 50:1 mix ?-----Do a compression test first !

Your location ?----Should be lots of good used blocks around.----Try E-bay.

He likely busy building a transporter.

Just look for a split in the hose.-----No need start over thinking.

Agree on the above.----Look for a split in an oil recirculation hose.