GOOD NEWS. . . . The PICTURE UPLOAD FUNCTION IS WORKING !!! The tech folks at the parent company have been able to remedy the issue. You can upload pictures once again. Thank you for your patience.
I bought the motor as a project thinking it just needed a new water pump. I replaced that and it will start but only runs above the “shift” position on the throttle. Below shift, it will sputter/sneeze and die. Also, possibly related - I noticed a small leak of water from the top of the head...