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    Pull start won't pull - antique engine

    Engine is moving freely again!! I was able to get into the aomci forum. The soaking you recommended was the key. Just this past weekend, I applied a strap to the flywheel and with pretty good force got it to turn slightly. Soaked a few more days, applied the strap and got it spinning...
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    Pull start won't pull - antique engine

    The old memory kicked in saying I had the gas tank - so I went to the barn loft and there it was. Yeah! As you see, most of the decal showing instructions is worn off. But at least I have it. Took two plugs out and put in seafoam as that is what I had. Still waiting on the antique site to...
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    Pull start won't pull - antique engine

    thanks - don't know why I didn't think of that.
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    Pull start won't pull - antique engine

    okay, encouraging.,
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    Pull start won't pull - antique engine

    Thank you for the resource. Correct, I cannot spin the flywheel by hand nor does it budge with a cord. I wasn't sure if I could just take the three screws off on top and maybe that nut - all of them I've been able to turn - but did not know if just the top comes off just exposing the innards...
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    Pull start won't pull - antique engine

    Hello, I wasn't very successful searching for info and found this site. Pictures attached on what I have. I bought this 40 years ago for my 14 foot rowboat - never used either. The motor was running but don't recall if it was running by the seller or if I did it myself. Kinda think the...
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