there are 2 hoses with that pump system.
There are two hoses going to the bottom of the ram on each side of the
Clarify: 2 hoses to each cylinder or 2 hoses with 1 going to each cylinder
All I/O engines are standard rotation left hand when seen from the flywheel
To clear up Bondo, the prop turns to the right not the engine
The gear ratio should be 1.84-1
What is happening when you have a hot battery with clean battery cables on BOTH ends of the cables. Click/crunch or nothing?
Does the drive have oil. in it or water. It could be seized
Agree, drain and remove the riser, drill and tap for 1/4 inch pipe using the correct drill bit.
If not needed to drain it ,replace with brass allen head plug for clearance