1983 Mariner 5C wont start

[Soundtrackzz]

Hi everyone. I have a 1983 Mariner 5hp (the C model to be exact). The recoil spring broke, so i replaced it. Now the issue Im having is that the motor wont start. When i pull the rope, it just comes straight out with no resistance at all besides the spring. The flywheel assembly isnt turning and i cant figure out why. I removed the pawl and lubed it up along with the spindle the spring goes around. But no luck the rope still just comes straight out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

S


Heres a link to the recoil starter diagram
http://www.**********/parts/search/Merc2/Mariner/5C/6E3-400101%20AND%20UP/RECOIL%20STARTER/parts.html

 

[gk-da-man]

Re: 1983 Mariner 5C wont start

With the recoil starter off, on the bottom there is a whiteish plastic pawl (part 8 in the diagram), when you pull the cord does the pawl extend? It should. Check lubrication of the finger and the spring/spindle. Also make sure the ratchet assembly (part 50-91687M) is bolted onto the flywheel.