1958 evinrude 3hp pull start

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robert53a

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Hi, I have a little 3hp evinrude that I have had to constantly replace the pull cord. It breaks the knot off at the base of the starter after about 10 pulls. The end of the nylon is just cut. Is the a special way to rig the cord so it won't cut the knot off? I've tried 3 different types of nylon cord. Nothing last very long......Robert
 
1946Zephyr

1946Zephyr

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Re: 1958 evinrude 3hp pull start

May have to get the pull rope that is designed for that little booger. Try Sea-Way Marine
 
Steve A W

Steve A W

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Re: 1958 evinrude 3hp pull start

Robert
Post Your question on AOMCI Ask a member forum. There's an old Evinrude Guru named Garry That has explained how to fix that problem.

http://www.aomci.org/index.htm

Good Luck with Your motor!
Steve A W
 
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Re: 1958 evinrude 3hp pull start

1. Make sure yuo have the right rope.

2. Make sure the rope goes behind the pin near where it is being cut

3. Make sure the rope is long enough. It should be as long as possible.

4. You are pulling it all the way to the end. Never do that!

5. If it won't retract a full length rope all the way, fix the spring. Too weak?? Bent/backlashed??
 
kbait

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Re: 1958 evinrude 3hp pull start

google 'figure 8 knot' too.
 
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