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The impeller was one thing that I didn’t check on the motor and a great point to check. It is the original starter so that could be an issue. The compression reads at 120psi but kinda hard to check for spark when the motor is turning so slow and battery cables got so hot trying to turn it over
I got a boat passed down to me and it hasn’t run for some time. I have done everything as far as changing all the fluids cleaned carbs fresh gas and oil mix etc. I purchased a marine battery (12v 800 crank amps) and the motor turns over yet every time it reaches tdc it almost comes to a halt...
