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Having problems starting a 1988 35HP Force. I'm using jumper cables as the solenoid was bad when I got it. It only wants to turn a quarter turn at a time. Pulled the plugs and it turns over fine with starter. Installed the plugs and tried rope starting (very difficult and quarter turns...
I have a 1959 35HP Johnson RDS-21 (I think that's right). Had it going this summer until I spun the prop insert (just old, didn't hit anything). Had no idea what had happened. Pulled the plugs and the threads came out with the plugs. Pulled the head and heli-coiled the holes. Went ahead and...
