Re: 1956 15 hp Evinrude Model 15016

[amuller]

Sometimes rings will free up with running and treatments. It’s worth a try, since you have enough compression to start it.

You could test the point resistance (closed). Should be nil. It it was mine I would burnish the points with some fine abrasive paper wrapped around a popsicle stick or "point file." (A bare point file is too coarse, IMHO). Then degrease with solvent on something like a business card. Check that max point gap is 0.020. Is the key in place so that magnet position is coordinated with point opening?