Hey everyone, I have a 1969 Evinrude 115hp V4. It doesn't like to start when cold, but is fine after it is warmed up. I usually have to pull start it to get it going as the starter will get one *wap* out of it before not having the cajones to turn it over anymore. I have replaced the starter and still the same. It has done this since I bought it. I had done some ignition work to get it running, including replacing the distributor. I forgot to mark its position but I think I got it back in relatively the correct position but have yet to set the timing. I think if it was the timing I'd have issues when it is hot as well. Previously when I had the lower unit off it spun much easier. I think the impeller is creating a lot of drag until the housing is wet, but even with muffs on it it still cranks over like this, wouldn't water pressure force it to fill up? The impeller was all in one piece when I took it apart but it did drag quite a bit until I wetted it. Is there something I should replace or do differently in starting it?
