Ok so, I last used my motor in February. Started it up ran fine but didn't notice any water was going threw the telltale. So the engine overheated (smoke and shutdown), I then put the engine in a trash can and tried it in the driveway (it has an electric start). Will not start now, it just cranks and blows a big bubble every once an a while when cranking it. So first I figure it is the impeller and go for that. But don't know a lot about fixing this but want to learn (just bought a manual). I have proceeded to take apart the entire lower unit with no luck dropping it. I have come to find out it is the shift connector holding it up but cannot find the access window or bolt when you drop the LU an inch to find the connector anywhere. Please help with this LU issue and if you have any suggestions for the overheating problem. Thank you Alex
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