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I got this engine for free and I am new to boat engines. I bought a new starter pawl. Not sure how to properly install. When in place the pawl always engages the starter teeth when I pull the starter rope? What am I doing wrong? Thanks.
I have a 1983 Johnson 15hp model J15RCTA. I was given the motor from a friend. I found that the top spark plug was wiggly with oil on that part of the motor and on the inside cover meaning the motor was getting blow by. I am a newby to motors. I used a Heli Coil spark plug repair kit. The new...