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Just check the flywheel key !----It costs nothing to do that.

????----If a valve is stuck closed you would see nice compression numbers.-----It is a simple , very simple job to remove valve cover.----Something is wrong with the engine and it should be simple to determine what it is !

Remove valve cover.---Start motor.-----See if all valves are moving.

????----If the flywheel key is missing or sheared the timing will be way off.-----Up to you to do some simple checks.-----Remember no one can see , touch or hear your motor.

Starter fluid is just fine.----See posts #7 & 8.----Checked flywheel key ?---Or no idea why that is important ?

On muffs , in gear is still neutral.-----The prop does no " work " ( no load ) spinning in air

Checked flywheel key ?

See post #14.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" , yes or no??-----The safety circuit prevents spark.----If you answer the questions you will only help yourself.------Or hurry and visit a shop to help you !

Glowing light spark testers will fool you.----Does spark jump a gap of 3/8" on both leads , yes or no ?----Easy to make a simple tester with some wire , glue and cardboard.

With a few drops of fuel in the cylinders the motor should BARK / ROAR like a dog or a lion.----You have no spark , weak spark or spark at the wrong time !!

You have no spark , weak spark or spark at the wrong time.

Those recoils are quite well made.----There are a few differences.-----An assembly from a 65 model to a 79 model will work.----Your location ?----If the recoil is missing / broken it indicates that previous owner had starting issues.-----Trouble shooting is recommended.----Start the motor with...

Remove sparkplugs.-----Put 6 drops of gasoline in each cylinder.----Install sparkplugs.-----Try and start the motor.----Report what happens.

Check flywheel key.

Switch plug wires.

Remove shifter fork.-----Run to your local hardware store.----Find a pin / bolt that fits the hole.----Or one a wee bit bigger and file it down to suit.----Cut to the correct length.

Most marine shops have that gasket in stock.-----Used for many years ( 1964 to 1990 ) on many outboards / stern drives.

I made a simple fixture to punch the bolt / water holes in gaskets.----Works a charm.

Post compression numbers you have today.

In this day and age the tiewraps are useful for this purpose.