How to fix a pull start recoil spring on an outboard boat motor

Fixing an outboard boat motor pull start recoil spring. This application is similar on many small engines and the technique can be applied to suit you! Hope this helps anyone who has been struggling, comment what tricks you have found helpful.
#outboards #boat #DIY

[@tjtj1566]

The biggest tip with any job like this is to take a picture of whatever it is that you’re rebuilding before you take it apart so that you can see how it goes back together as opposed to guessing.

[@anthonybartomeo9027]

I don’t have a dad, thank you .

[@tjtj1566]

Just finished rewinding mine and believe I have fixed my pull start for my 4.5 seahorse. Thanks for the help! This job will really humble a lot of folks.

[@johnsteinmann3]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@johnmarcinik2063]

Most important...Don't forget the washer...

[@TrytonPetersen-dc3lf]

What is the part number

[@bricehale6593]

Just finished fixing my pulls start really appreciate you posting this helped alot 👊

[@B-ds5jn]

How do you know if your spring is bad. Mine was working fine then it just got stuck and won't go back in. I took it apart and it all looks to be one piece yet. Is it still okay and just needs to be rewinded? Or is it toast even though its one piece yet?

[@jamesa6272]

Nice job. Been putting this off for 2 years on my 4.5 Johnson lol. I bought a 8 Hp tohatsu but it’s so damn heavy I want to use the Johnson again but. Broken pull start. This video will help me. Thank you

[@philb113]

When I tighten up the bolt holding down everything...I cannot spin it by pulling the cord? Did I lose a piece? What am I doing wrong on assembly?

[@hunterlahners7075]

Thank you!

[@ejm1624]

Now how do you replace the rope? I have the same engine and my rope ripped

[@kobiemitchell196]

On mine I’ve got a old Johnson 20 hp but never messed with body motors in my life but it’s hard as crap to pull the rope. What could that be?

[@CarsonHinson2]

Thanks Dad. 😂

[@bennyblanko3]

That is a terrible way to rewind the spring. Just stick it in the real metal backing, and it sucks the spring right in, no zip ties, no fooling around ... sorry ladies ... but really, this is much harder than just sucking it through the hole ... I know, cause I'm drinkn tequilla ... my favorite, Milagro ... Reposado ... yeah, the bottles look ... funny ... but, I like it ... laters ... love your style though ... and fix my friends damn 9.9. But, I fiexed his recoil, and at least that works great ... peace ...