1967 merc 60 starter

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Pull rope starter started dragging so I completely disassembled and cleaned ALL the mechanisms. Put it all back together DRY and it's still dragging so does this assembly need grease or should it be dry or maybe the spring needs to be replaced?
The spring seemed strong.

 

[merc850]

It should be lightly greased Merc's 2-4-C is a good choice, some components could be worn out. This is for a later type but the components are the same.

 

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So I disassembled it again and this time I added some Teflon grease (all I had) lightly. Reassembled and now it works perfect.

 

[merc850]

Good job!

 

[racerone]

I do not believe that the 67 Mercury models used stainless shafts.------I think there are a lot more 1967 OMC products still out there working just fine.

 

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Yea i only paid $40 for it just to find out the electronics is like new. Even the points looked hardly used and it's getting good spark.
This one has a non stainless shaft but still in good shape. In the process changing shaft seals and impeller. Soild motors.