Why would I need to change the water pump? I don't know that it does not work yet. How do I test it to see if it is working?

We did changed the lower unit oil last year and will again this year before we finally start it. I will change the O rings when I change the oil this year.

I did not start the motor yet because I was told I couldn't. The outdrive is in the up position and I was told if I started the motor without lowering it, I would break a gimble or something. Thus I have spent my time trying to figure out the why the trim won't work.

Your kind of a negative person. I appreciate the help, but no need to give me a pounding with all the "!!" and the double ?? Congratulations on knowing more then me, which is why I came here to find a little help. That will be the last time I ask for help here.

Thanks