I've been working with this old Chrysler 75hp outboard motor. Model number 757HA. I had water coming out of the no.1 cylinder so I replaced head gasket and torqued to spec.(given on this great forum). Now before this, we had to break loose the frozen starter. Once we did that, it started right up on the first try every time. Now, after replacing the gasket, it will not start for nothing. Checked the plug wires to see if they are working-yes, checked to make sure fuel is getting to carbs-yes, checked for fuel getting to cylinders-yes. I cannot think of any other reason it won't start. Now, the starter was going, like I said, but it started flaking out on us. I took the starter apart, and it literally crumbled to pieces inside. Maybe 2 of the 4 brushes were still connected/intact. The commutator is corroded. The rest of the parts are all but disintegrated! I don't see how the thing even worked! Anyways, it turned the engine over adequately in my opinion but. I'm wondering if maybe it just didn't turn it over fast enough? That's the only thing I can think of. I'm no mechanic so I may be missing something. The electronic ignition module was replaced with a regular coil at some point but it did run. Any suggestions?<br />Thanks,<br />Aaron
