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Are you certain it is "bent out of shape"? Looks like the picture of P/N 0311265 at the link below. Good luck with that great old motor!
https://www.marineengine.com/newparts/part_details.php?pnum=OMC0311265
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Racerone got my old geezer brain churning and here's what fell out of the empty space between my ears. Agree, it does appear to have the standard shift gearcase for what I believe is a 1960 model Starflite based on the motor cover decal. Good luck!
Battery, coil & points ignition system. Electric shift gearcase which I really liked on my 1962 model Johnson. Forum member racerone can help you with questions about how to maintain it. Two-barrel downdraft carb that requires a factory tool (which I have) for properly centering the two...
Big ATTABOY for a job well done! Some good looking helpers you have there. Looks like a lot of QFT going on in MN. Every recreational boater should have a ToP once in their life. Thanks for all your documentation of the project. Good luck!
Forum guru Joe Reeves told me that OMC changed wire suppliers in 1968 and had a huge problem in the years following. I do not know when that issue was corrected and if it was only for USA-built motors. Wanted to share that info with you and wish you good luck with your project.
