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Frank has pretty well nailed it. That motor is a beast to pull over by hand especially mounted on a stand like that. Check your starter, battery condition and all associated wiring to be sure you have clean connections. Starter might just need a good cleaning.
Bob
1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp
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