Progress Update
Appreciate the help to date. Now that California has dried out a bit I have finished a bunch of other maintenance.
Put in a bypass valve and replaced the impeller.
Scraped the hull near the intake to clear any blockage.
Confirmed I have flow and the cooling issue is resolved!
I still have a power issue. After starting up the motor, applying more power continues to cause the motor to "bogg down" and hesitate. Interestingly, when I reapplied the choke when this was happening the engine came back to life. I am thinking this is a sign of a fuel problem. Think a carb clean is next? I did replace the fuel filter. Thoughts?
Also notice my exhaust riser was damp and under further investigation, pulled the heat wrap off and this is totally rusted with a split in it. I think I have seen home grown solutions and that MM sells this. Any thoughts on the best route here?
Thanks
Pete
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