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I have hung the motor in a tree by the drive shaft. Any number of knots will work. I keep the power head just off the ground in case. Spraying the drive shaft with PB or Kroil, I let it sit for a day or so. Using a soft blow hammer or a 24 block and hammer I will hit the end of the drive shaft in rapid succession. you want some force, but you are really setting up vibration. Apply more juice, and wait a day. Repeat. Normally 3 days or so when I strike the drive shaft, I will hear a change in pitch. Its on the run then. One more application and strike and the power head will be on your toes or the ground. Crude, but functional. I have done 4 successfully so far. The weight of the power head helps with the vibration.
Randy