Final Assessment and Next Steps

What happens here

After multiple attempts, the engine still struggles to start. The garage is filled with smoke from burning old oil. The creator deduces that while he has spark and fuel, the starter might not be strong enough to turn the engine over fast enough, especially in the cold conditions. He also considers a potential low compression issue or a bad head gasket. He plans to let the engine rest, recharge the battery, and then try again. Ultimately, he suggests a compression check as the next step and contemplates pull-starting the Jeep with a Gator to force the engine to turn over faster.

Goal: Determine the root cause of the starting failure and plan further actions.