RE: Norvel Engine FAQ
If you've got the plug lit as you say and it has compression and it's getting fuel like you say. Then you have 3 or the 4 things I have to have to start my 1/2 A's.
I'll let you take a guess as to what #4 is but I'll give you a clue it ain't yer finger.
I can't even imagine 1/2 A life without an electric starter. If your absolutely certain that it's not flooded then you can reverse the rubber insert on you bigger starter and you'll probably get it to start. But be very careful if you try this cause if it's hydro locked you could very easily bend or even break the rod. Or you could break down a buy a 1/2 A starter, they are on the bay from time to time. I think they go for around $25.