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Exactly Racerone. "How come none of you experts know what's wrong with my motor."
Just kidding. I'll buy the winner a beer .
The truth is, some new user in the future is going to read through these posts and it will benefit them. If this problem ever gets solved.
Its rope - pull start . All my other outboards start easily with a bit of throttle. This refuses to start unless only the slightest amount of throttle is applied .
I've rebuilt carb three times, new plugs, cdi, coils, ignition wires, thermostat, impeller, gear oil, and replaced everything under the flywheel. Compression is 121 and 119. Beautiful strong spark both warm and cold