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This motor has been sitting for an unknown length of time, supposedly a couple of years. I bought this motor from someone, and they said the reason it sat for a couple of years was the rope would not recoil. The motor turned over fine, and seemed to have compression.
So I bought the motor...
I have searched on here with conflicting answers.
Bringing a 1978 Chrysler 120 HP back to life. Free motor, great compressions, and a RAPAIR-ed upgraded CDI box with good coil. Getting good spark. I will get a strength reading on it today.
The plugs in this motor are "surface fire" type...
I have started dabbling in outboards, and am now completely hooked.
I live just south of Chicago, and got a free Starcraft American 16 that I received free last year, got running, did the interior, and now I use it regularly. The 1973 Johnson 65 HP has been smooth and extremely reliable now...