Ayuh,.... Sounds like weak or dyin' batteries, or extremely corroded connections,.....
Does it start after pumpin' the throttle,..??
If so, it sounds like a fuel delivery issue,.....
What outdrive, or other drive is this,..??
Ayuh,..... Ignition power in, 'n out to the fuel pump,.....
Jumpin' it, by-passes it, Yes,.....
Which carb do you have,..??
As Rick says in post #7, the Weber is known to leak internally, causin' the symptoms yer sayin' yer seein',......
Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,....... The splines are 'bout maybe 3", same as the spline area of yer alignment bar,.....
The splineless area is sorta a guide to bring it all home,.....
Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... Donno why they do it, but yes, it's glued on,....
Just bust it off with pliers,.....
'n nope, I don't glue the replacements,.... it has nowhere to go,.....
Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... That test oughta rule out the exhaust,....
Now ya gotta check the water line from the drive's water pickup, through to the raw water pump's inlet fitting,.....
Unhook the raw water pump inlet hose, 'n back-flush it to the drive,....
Ayuh,..... A properly adjusted throttle cable pushes the throttle arm against the idle adjustment screw,.....
Sounds like you didn't adjust the cable properly,.....
Ayuh,..... As in How,..??
It should be revin' to the moon, 'n goin' nowhere,......
Yer gonna need a bigger prop to match the drive ratio,.....
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Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,...... 'round here when a cedar strip boat is rebuilt, any resin, 'n glass goes on the smooth outside, while the ribbed inside is scraped, 'n oiled, with something like Val-oil,....
