Isaacsonnebe
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- Jun 16, 2026
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This is my 2nd post on here about my 1981 4”35hp electric start. I’m looking for advice on what to do next.
Pros
Has spark and good compression. Compression #’s are 115-120.
Starter works.
Long shaft
Shifts through its gears
Freshly rebuilt carb
No leaks
Prop In good condition
New shift handle
Cons
Ground wire to the solenoid is bad.
Choke doesn’t function properly (you can use a screwdriver to choke it by pushing on the butterfly)
Unsure if it runs but told by previous owner it did.
Knob to the idle adjustment needle broke.
Unsure if it pumps water
I haven’t gotten it to start but I’ve been jumping the starter.
Pros
Has spark and good compression. Compression #’s are 115-120.
Starter works.
Long shaft
Shifts through its gears
Freshly rebuilt carb
No leaks
Prop In good condition
New shift handle
Cons
Ground wire to the solenoid is bad.
Choke doesn’t function properly (you can use a screwdriver to choke it by pushing on the butterfly)
Unsure if it runs but told by previous owner it did.
Knob to the idle adjustment needle broke.
Unsure if it pumps water
I haven’t gotten it to start but I’ve been jumping the starter.
