Pappy

LOL hell, my bow mount trolling motor is 15' forward of my outboard on my Gheenoe. Can see myself running back and forth to steer! guess...

This is starting to sound rather complicated!!

I have used twin cylinder Johnson or Evinrude 3 hp and 5 1/2hp engines on my Gheenoe and had to throttle up to start getting hits while...

You are on the right track! Put a bit of 2 cycle oil in the cylinders and turn it over. Check compression. Change gear lube./Do your...

Good deal......that impeller sure looked burned. Pure lack of water will do that every time. Glad you replaced.

Congrats and glad we were able to help you.

Are there black marks inside your impeller cup? Will the cup come out of the plastic housing or is it mellted in there? Take a good look...

And maybe you should do some measuring and let me know that the pump is down that low on "most motors". Go ahead and check any 18-25hp...

Finally..........Airshot pretty much nailed it. Wondered how long it would take for someone to come up with checking the simple things...

Yes they will fit. The 1992 carburetor may be jetted differently since the newer engine has more cubic inches. You may have to re-jet...

Parts availability for these engines will most likely outlive you no matter your age! There were tons of thousands sold and parts are...

Go up to a 12" pitch prop. don't get hung up on diameter.

I would definitely see if I could clean the screen before replacing it. Those parts to do it are out there and available however...

There is a pressed in aluminum plug that will have to be pulled if you really want to remove it. As far as the driveshaft goes you need...

Could be. This issue is a very common one with the "silver"hose and has been mentioned numerous times. In this forum we try to stress...