Thanks for the info. I've already been tinkering but a manual sure will come in handy. <br /><br />I took apart the rope starter spring by accident, but managed to get it back together without much problem. I don't want to screw up anything else.<br /><br />thanks.If you can swing a wrench, order a repair manual for it from this site. OEM manuals can be bought from a Johnson/Evinrude dealer. There's more information in them then you'll care to know.