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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MrGiggles" data-source="post: 524015" data-attributes="member: 22613">I would go ahead and get a kit for the fuel pump, it will likely need it and potentially save you some frustration. Check over all the fuel lines under the cowl too, there isn't many on that motor, but any that are hard or dried out should be replaced.Check the tell tale outlet and grates in the lower unit over closely, make sure mud daubers haven't tried to plug those holes up, I see they've made a couple condos under the cowl. Wouldn't hurt to pull the thermostat and flush the motor from top to bottom with a garden hose while you've got the lower unit removed as well. Insects can be a real problem on something that's been sitting, I had an ant's nest wreck a brand new impeller once.Lastly, clean/service the fuel filter (probably just a screen) and replace the seal on the housing. It's shown in your second photo.</blockquote>