Re: 1957 FD11 Johnson questions

[Don]

OK, didn’t remember the part about the engine being hard to pull over….
I agree, just try to start it in the tank, recheck compression with another gage….Give it back if readings don’t come up and it is still hard to turn over….
You could always drain and fill the gearcase though, look for signs of water/rust, perhaps the gearcase is tight…