96xp 782 cranks doesn't start

[purple_people_eater]

Did you place that ground wire that was bad?

 

[wastadkey]

Did you place that ground wire that was bad?

Yes and no...I didnt replace it, because it wasn't secured properly on that rear bolt, but now its fine. Still didn't start though as mentioned...
Where do i go from here?

 

[purple_people_eater]

at this point, open the mag cover.

 

[wastadkey]

Doing that now...any tips???

edit: Got all six bolts including the bigger one that mounts to the eninge, still won't pop off, does the oil pump one hold it on??? The top part prys off but the bottom seems stuck on

 

[Brucetafer]

its a big magnet, its a pain in the A#!, so be careful make sure ALL the bolts are out, also you need to jack up the engine a little...

 

[LouDoo]

There's 3 bolts at the bottom of the cover that you are not going to be able to remove unless you raise the motor. Remove the two bolts that hold the front motor mount to the hull. Use a nylon strap under the mount and lift the motor with a come a long. Place a block of wood under the motor. Remove the come a long. Remove the three bottom bolts on the mag. cover. You can leave the oil pump alone.

Lou