Actually, not all the 4203’s the same. There are some variations on the early motors and #28 would be an early motor. One is the location of the gas cap. Yours appears to be at the front of the tank, as it should be, where most Pal tanks have it at the rear. Fox Grips, on eBay, has the correct top decal for the (your?) early tank. Lower unit gears – usable is what you’ll find in most of these that are still being run. Shimming the prop shaft gear can be helpful but if you listen these things they have a noticeable gear wine. Here is a video link that should answer most of you questioned on the 2 different lower units –https://youtu.be/GXrGse7_s5Y?si=jMjdbz6nNqZpuPAH – All 4203’s should have the carburetors with the banjo fitting. Here is a link to the 2 different carburetors and any service that may be necessary – https://youtu.be/WjH1UVFcdKY?si=Z7C6fM3bcNv5c8z9 – I’m afraid to add any more links as I believe that is what makes stuff go poof.
A "Boathouse Repair" is one thats done without having tools or the skills to do it properly.
