No it is not.----On many motors the tell tale water does NOT circulate through the block.------It indicates that water pump is pumping / working.----It does NOT indicate that motor is cooling properly !!
I have said it before.----12 volts and wiring are so confusing.----Do not remove that jumper piece !!----Every one of these motors has that and there are no issues at all.----Motor is 24 years old, why would that jumper piece be an issue today ???
LITTLE bits of information in your reply, means we can only be of LITTLE help to you.----Don't be shy, post all the information you can.----And answer questions.
So you have about a 1972 to 76 model 20 / 25 HP.----Yes it has a fuel pump.----Find it on the starboard side of the block.----Follow the hoses to it.----
The boat that I am working had the bow eye installed with a wood block as backing.----Well it was a block when new and it was nothing but powder last year.----Now installed with solid ( no rot ) material.----Lift carefully if you trust the bow eye.
Sorry I did not know that you are an " expert " on the shift connecter.----The drive hub inside the propeller.----I have a prop that I cut away for those folks that say ----" what are you talking about "
Step #1 is to make sure the upper and lower shift rods are assemble correctly at the brass connecter.----What does oil in lower unit look like.-----Rubber hub in propeller could be slipping.----Keep using it and repairs will just cost more.
??????--Use the winch to pull boat backwards on the trailer !!------Or you tie the boat to a hefty tree or similar.----Pull the trailer forward 18" or so.----Now you have room to block it up.
