Re: johnson
OK, then. If it turned over easy enough to get a compression check, then I'd look at your starter. Check all the cable connections carefully, and clean them thoroughly to the point where you have bare metal touching bare metal, from the starter to the solenoid to the battery. Check the ground cable, too. They have a habit of getting funky on those engines.<br /><br />It's not surprising that it's hard to turn over with the rope. These Big Twins are a little tough to rope start, except when warmed up. I'd focus on getting that starter working.<br /><br />If it turns freely with the plugs out, you're almost certainly OK with the cylinders, pistons, and bearings.<br /><br />How long have you had this outboard, and what have you done to it so far. We'll get you going.
