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Completed - hmmm - are they ever. ;-) Running yes.
For now I've disconnected the wires on the low oil switch and am keeping an eye on the oil - not too much of a problem since my boat only carries 12 gallons of gas.
Now that I know how replace the oil hose, I will put that on my list. For now I want to enjoy the boat and I need the motor for that and I have a long honey do list that fills my days.
Thanks again for you help and follow up.
Wayne