Re: 1972 Ted Williams 5.5 hp/fuel pump
You are correct, sir! There is supposed to be a red, (orange?) fuel pump element in there. Until you get one in there, and at the right 45 degree angle, no fuel delivery for you. Get a load of this;
http://www.searspartsdirect.com/par.../00018244/00006?blt=06&prst=0&shdMod=21759431
It's number 6 on the 'sploded view, part number 630953. Oh, cool beans, baby, it's a points motor. Be careful of aftermarket carb to reed gaskets, too, they are thinner than OEM stuff, and that will mess with the sync between the timing and throttle linkage.
You can use the Sears partsdirect site to get part numbers, and see 'sploded views, but you'll want to get parts from Certified Parts Corporation, or boatsportandtackle.com
http://www.boatsportandtackle.com/servlet/Categories
You may also want to join this yahoo group;
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eskaoutboards/?v=1&t=directory&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=dir&slk=4010
There are a couple of Phd's in sears/Eskology there, and some very useful information about your motor, and how to make it act right. good luck with that thang.
