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Turn key to on.----Push in and listen for a click.----Use an assistant to push in key.-----Use screwdriver on enricher and near your ears to listen for " action "

Are you pushing the key in while cranking it over ??

It is bulged around the hole for the pin.-----Simply file the bumps around the hole and bearing head will slide off.------Use a dremel ( carefully ) to weaken the seal and it may fall out.

Make sure you have a dealer / shop in your area that will help you in case of breakdown , or service is needed.

If we go by the identification plate then this motor has had electric start and battery charging installed at a later date.----Identification plate ( 1983 ) is original I believe.----An electric model would have been J10ECTR

Impeller is $25.00------These motors do not have a WARNING system or a SHUTDOWN system.------They will overheat and destroy themselves.

That is correct.----Install a new impeller before using this motor.

Find the plug on the reservoir ( under the tilt motor ) top up with ATF fluid.---Then test.

If that lump of metal is a 20 F you will have to hope it starts and warms up.------Water might freeze in less that 1/2 hr if motor sits in open while you figure it out.-----Best wait for warm spring.

Picture might identify it in seconds.

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If you operate on bumpy roads those rollers will be trying the push into the boat.----Bunks or more rollers are best.

If the flywheel can not be turned then likely the motor needs to come apart.----Water / moisture may have corroded the needle bearings well beyond economical repairs.

Propeller shaft must be turning when you shift by hand.

311126 is listed at 55 cents on one website.-------Something wrong with your information , I say.-----And what other trouble shooting have you done ?---I think your issues are far removed from this little hose !!----And it is NOT a vacuum hose.

Do a full inspection of the wiring cable from control box to motor plug in.------Control box is only to be used for motor functions.-----No instrument / radio / fish finder is to be operated from motor control box.

Funny----I do not believe that a 1994 model has an ECM.

Some of us think that thousands of boat engines were damage in Texas.----Time to put your name on the list to get a replacement engine as there will be a high demand.----Or simply shop for a NEW boat.----Many boats will be on the market with cracked engines.

Doubt that the points / condenser magneto on a 71 model 18 HP can jump a gap of 5/8".----Look for 5/16" as a very good spark on these !!

These motors do not need a battery to make spark !!----Post some pictures of the powerhead.-----It did not leave the factory with a charging system.----But a charging system was optional and could be installed at any time !!