1974 25hp Evinrude Pull Starter (RECOIL)

[needwarmth]

I have a 1974 25hp Evinrude. Yesterday when I put the boat in the water and attempted to pull start the motor, the pull rope initially grabbed the flywheel (per normal) and pulled all the way out and then would not retract. I tried to gently give it a few jerks to get it to recoil but it wouldn't. I noticed that under the housing where the recoiled rope should be, the metal tabs attatched to a disc would turn freely.

So I re-trailered the boat and took it home. I then removed the pull starter housing and turned it over. The housing is intact but I noticed one of the above mentioned metal tabs was missing (broke off). Unknown how long it has been missing and I could not find a broken off metal tab lying under the cowl cover or on top of the recoil assembly.

What if anything can I do to remedy this issue?? Can the recoil be fixed or is it easier to purchase a new or used one??


Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Cofe]

Re: 1974 25hp Evinrude Pull Starter (RECOIL)

A good TIG Weldor can fix that right up for you, and would be cheaper than buying new. Another option is salvage yards. The top secret link is in the top of this page has the link.

 

[larryg]

Re: 1974 25hp Evinrude Pull Starter (RECOIL)

go to marine engine.com put in model number of motor,or select model year.it brings up schematics for this motor and parts.they r easy to repair,just dnt take apart and let spring come undone.when you repair it while its apart,lift out the pull assembly just a little and look for anyburrs or anything that wld damage rope.lift a little and go to another section and do the same.someone may help you better on recoiling it if you wanna go that way.when done,turn assembly counter clockwiseuntil tight,bak off half a turn and put rope in and let it turn bak in easy.

 

[jasper60103]

Re: 1974 25hp Evinrude Pull Starter (RECOIL)

Sounds like you have a broken recoil spring. I replaced the recoil spring on my '81 25hp. I think the rope starters are very similar. Here's the thread for reference...

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=429874