Well I finally got this baby rebuilt and yesterday,we hung it on a boat and made a one hour test voyage.Everything checks out.
Thank you guys for all the help and advise you so graciously offered.
Rolmops.
Zebra mussels got into the water intake and clogged it.My father in law heard some funny noises coming from the dash and chose to ignore them.The engine overheated and got fried.
