Hand writing is on the wall. end of the road for this motor. Was unable to remover the power head for a failed gasket, now unable to drop the unit for needed water pump replacement. EDIT: Deleted forbidden (but geneerous) offer.regards fred
why could you not remove the powerhead ? i have a 75 hp. 1989 mariner,,blown powerhead, maybe yours is in better shape than mine,i have 2 holes in my motor,email me at rbass57@netzero.net thanks.