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In addition to what was mentioned,
A timing fixture/buzz box combo is nice, but bare minimum you will need some feeler gauges to set the points. Always good to have some acetone around to clean them after.
A hand impact screwdriver and rubber mallet are almost mandatory for tearing down.
Something to use to soak carbs in. I use Pine Sol as the solvent in a Rubbermaid type container for soaking carbs overnight.
My air compressor broke down for a few days in the winter, and I don’t know how I lived without it!
Most omcs you can tear down with a standard screwdriver and a 7/16 wrench.
If you will be resealing gearcases, a generic style seal puller, and then a special tool for the shift rod seal is ideal.
Along with tools, products like OMC gasket sealing compound, spray on gasket, 3M 847, PB Blaster, Gasket Remover, BRP Grease, Parts Cleaner, Deep Creep, WD 40, acetone, are some items I keep within an arms reach of my work bench.
If you get into mercs, you will have to multiply this list by about 20! They require much more special tools.