Re: 58 v4 super sea horse wont start
Make sure both sets of points are clean and gapped to .020". Make sure insulators on distributor wire stud are insulating output of coil from distributor body. Make sure wires under distributor pully are not touching any moving parts or they will short, killing the spark. Inspect the coil for cracks in the plastic exterior. Replace the condenser.
That motor is easily pull-started. Put her in a barrell, use some nice fresh 24::1 gas/oil mix, primer her up and close the choke, set throttle to about 1/2, and give her a pull She will kick right off, if she has good spark. The starter would need to turn very slowly not to start her, if she has good spark.
Carbs get dirty on that motor. Make sure you clean them well and set the low speed and high speed needles properly. You will need to adjust the high speed needles, while running the boat at WOT. Have fun with that.....