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Put the motor in the test tank and after a little fiddling got it running, pumps good water and idles great with the low speed set at 1/2 turn and high speed at 1 1/4 (temporarily). I decided to run the oil ratio a little richer @ 18:1 for the first startup. The only problem I have is I have a water leak and it appears to be coming from in between the cylinders towards the block. In the diagrams I have been able to find it looks like there is a gasket between the block and both water jackets. Are these available or do I need to make them? Other than the water leak this motor actually runs very nicely….I think it’s a keeper!! I think I might just finish restoring/painting it. To date I had to clean/set the points,rebuild the carb with a new float and gasket set,new impeller,repair the recoil,new recoil handle, a choke knob and new cornhead grease in the g/case.