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Those shock absorbers can be a real pain! They will only come out through the top. The water pump holds a plate under it that has a gasket and it is usually stuck on pretty good. You probably know that the power head must come off to get at the water pump. Good winter project ’cause it is a major tear down. Not a bad job once you do one! As for the rust, you will have a lot of cleaning to do and that should take care of alot of the rust. On these motors the brass bushings hold up better that bearings when it comes to water in the gear case. Take some pictures, lower seal on the engine is important to get back in right.
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