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In theory, over torquing the connecting rod endcaps would reduce the gap between the connecting rod bearing/bushing and the crankshaft so things would be tighter to turn over. Not sure how much difference that would actually make, but maybe worth retorquing. Also, if following necks’ suggestion of rocking the flywheel back and forth, only do so with the lower unit removed so you don’t risk flipping the impeller vanes around, but you probably know that already. 😄 I like the point necks brought up about 6V. or 12V.. Probably worth researching.
Another thing, can your battery start other motors ok? The charger might think it is fully charged but perhaps something’s the matter with the battery internally.