I had the 9.9 hp Johnson version of that motor.
Mine never had a steady stream coming out of it.
When the motor was first started and cold, the water Simple’s spritzed out of the back in little pulses.
Always pulsed, and never a steady flow.
Even warmed up and running hard there was much more...
Stay away from using heat.
As has already been pointed out the blank itself can be damaged badly from heat.
To remove guide thread wraps covered with epoxy I’ve found single edged utility razor blades held in your fingers to be the best tool for that job.
Large razor knives and other sharp...
This is an excellent thread and it really drives home the point that drownings often will not present as someone in distress.
A while ago I attended a water safety and survival course which was designed for law enforcement officers.
One of the exercises we had to perform was treading water for...