1966 Fisherman Stripped Plastic Starter Gear

I have a 1966 Fisherman 6 HP (6602E-E04245) which was having trouble starting the last 2 times out.

Last time it wouldn't start at all. When I pulled the cover off the motor, I could see that the plastic gear that engages the flywheel from the top of the rope-pull shaft was stripped.

I have looked on the internet for an hour this morning and can't find that part - I'm not sure I even know what it is called.

Where do I find a replacement plastic gear?

And is there anything more durable than plastic available in a replacement part?

This happened with 8 scouts aboard the sailboat, and as a scoutmaster, the boys have been giving me a hard time about not "being prepared" with a replacement part. And I probably deserved it :redface:

Re: 1966 Fisherman Stripped Plastic Starter Gear

go to this site. follow prompts, to your engine, get the part #'s you need. can get part a dealer, or go to ishopmarine.com enter part # center top of page.

Re: 1966 Fisherman Stripped Plastic Starter Gear

Thanks, but I still can't find the part. I have looked under starters and rewind springs, but can't find a name or number for the plastic gear.
I have found a referenece to Manual Start Recoil Spring, but that is as close as I've been able to get so far...

Re: 1966 Fisherman Stripped Plastic Starter Gear

311189 superseded by 318447. Your local dealer can either get it or will have it in stock. They were used for many, many years.

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