Kansas_Nova
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I recently acquired a 9.9 Johnson shortshaft (10R74S). I have replaced the plugs, repaired the coils, added new knobs and cleaned the carb. I bought and installed a used recoil starter for it and when I pull on the rope it feels like I'm trying to turn over a motor with 500 PSI compression. I pulled the plugs and the motor turns over just fine when pulling on the rope. I have tried to rope start it from the flywheel as well and it feels as it should. I do realize there is a significant gear reduction with the recoil starter as compared to the flywheel starting method but I have never had to pull so hard to try and start any motor. I am using NGK spark plugs (B7HS) but might try the next hotter heat range plugs (BR6HS)
Any advice or comments would be fantastic.
Thanks!
Any advice or comments would be fantastic.
Thanks!