1973 johnson 9.5 hp recoil question

[Davemld]

I have a 73 johnson 9.5 hp I had to replace the recoil. So I bought an entire recoil off ebay. I replaced the recoil. The recoil engages the flywheel good, but the recoil rope isnt rewinding all the way. My question is do I have to release the spring and re-tighten it? Or reset the spring somehow? Or did I buy a bum part? Any help would be apreciated.
Dave

 

[AlTn]

Re: 1973 johnson 9.5 hp recoil question

use the search feature...type in..vertical starter...look for thread started by pescador1...read thread completely before winding the spring

 

[todd57]

Re: 1973 johnson 9.5 hp recoil question

Here you go: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=446062&highlight=vertical+starter

In summary, remove the rope, turn the spool 18 turns counterclockwise using a large flat screwdriver. Use the handles of a pair of pliers to wedge the pinion teeth into the flywheel teeth, and reinsert the rope and tie a knot. Allow the spool to rewind the rope.

 

[Haffiman]

Re: 1973 johnson 9.5 hp recoil question

If everything is already assembled, no need to make it too complicated.
Pull the rope out so you have 2-3 free rounds/grooves for the rope on the spindle.
Jam the spool with a screwdriver or similar so it can not retract.
Take the rope out of the handle and 'thread' it around the free grooves in the spindle, then out back to the handle again.
Test.
If OK, be happy, if not just repeat until you are happy!

 

[P Smith]

Re: 1973 johnson 9.5 hp recoil question

This thread and the reply by Lt. Haffiman in particular was very helpfu to me. Thank you all!
P Smith
Med Co./506 Abn. Inf.
Currahee
(Retired)

 

[JDusza]

Re: 1973 johnson 9.5 hp recoil question

And. nothing against e-bay, but, be certain you have all the correct parts, e.g., that little flat washer that sits in the bottom of the starter cup....

 

[JDusza]

Re: 1973 johnson 9.5 hp recoil question

Never mind ...that was dumb. I'm thinking of another year .......