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It is definatly an owner modification. If it is a generator, why would one put it underwater? The yellow wire is way too small guage for an electric start . It’d be way easier to run it off the flywheel in either case .I don’t think if it is a motor intended to propel the boat, that it would have the power to turn the 2 hp powerhead over in addition to turn the prop since it was built as a direct drive with no nuetral. That’s what is fun with human ingenuity. We try all kinds of things ,some work well, some"back to the drawing board". Please take that lower unit apart and show us what’s inside, may need an impeller. I have 2 of these 2 hp 1972 Evinrude and a 1977 Johnson. I carry one as a backup ,cause I don’t like rowing against the tidal current. Not that I don’t trust my work…
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