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Thanks guys. I test ran it again with a lower level of water in the trash can I have been using. I saw some water spraying out from a spot a little above the lower unit. I think I’m all set. Pretty sure it needs a carb rebuild – but it starts and runs so I will leave that for the next off-season. It smokes pretty heavy too. I did premix at 20:1, will go for 24:1 next time.
Fleetwin – yes, the grommet. I am pretty sure the water tube went in. It was the lower unit end that was giving me problems. I looked down with a flash light and could see a part way down inside that was a little off – blocking the shaft from inserting any further. I bumped the lower unit a little and it moved into a better position. Then the shaft inserted the rest of the way on the next try.
seakaye12 – This has definitely been used in the saltwater in the past, but since I now see some water coming out, I’m assuming I don’t need to crack it open. I’ve never been as deep into this motor as you show in those pics. It looks a little scary – but I saved the pic.