1957 35hp Johnson wont turn over.....

bheff

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Ok, I have a 1957 electric start javelin 35hp, ran fine last year. I removed the motor and placed it in the garage over winter. painted and fixed up the boat. Finally I was able to put the motor back on the boat, wired it back together and it wont turn over. The starter will engage the fly wheel but that is it. I charged the battery, jumped straight to the starter same thing. Made sure it was in neutral and tried again, same thing. removed the plugs attempted to spin it. Fly wheel will move about two teeths worth then stop? Any suggestions what to look for or do next.
 

bheff

Petty Officer 3rd Class
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Re: 1957 35hp Johnson wont turn over.....

OK never mind, I pulled the plugs and poured in some marvel mystery oil, After about 15 min. the motor turned over just fine. Blew out the remainder oil, compression checked out fine. Now its time for new fuel, and a tank test.
 
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