New Pullstarter for '56 Johnson 10hp

[twick]

I need to find a sourve for parts for old Johnson outboards. I need the whole pullstarter unit. Coil broke. Thanks for any help. <br />Twick

 

[JB]

Re: New Pullstarter for '56 Johnson 10hp

Hi, Twick.<br /><br />The spring is replaceable, but you need a manual to do it right, and safely.<br /><br />You will need the model number to get any help with parts.<br /><br />Try www.twincityoutboard.com<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[alcan]

Re: New Pullstarter for '56 Johnson 10hp

Hi Twick<br />Depending where the spring broke, you may be able to aneal the end and bend it so you can still use it. Most of the time money wise it is about a wash to repair or replace used. The plus side of repair is that you have a new spring and your starter unit is serviced. All known good.

 

[rolmops]

Re: New Pullstarter for '56 Johnson 10hp

Hello.<br />Those coils are really quite generic.You might want to take the thing to a lawnmower repair man.That would probably save you time and money.<br />Good luck.

 

[twick]

Re: New Pullstarter for '56 Johnson 10hp

Thanks guys. I emailed twin city for parts and also called a few lawnmower repair shops. Most shops say they cannot help when I even mention "outboard". I try to see if I can bring in to find like item replacement but still don't get too far.<br />Any other ideas on where I could order the whole pullstarter unit used or even a recoil spring on-line?<br />Thanks for the help. My trolling motor and back are getting too much use ;>)...

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: New Pullstarter for '56 Johnson 10hp

You can get new springs through a dealer. Same spring was used for a long time in the 22-cube 18-25hp series, and later 25-35hp manual start models. Not expensive, but definitely get a manual to make sure you replace it correctly. It's not rocket science, but it'll help make things go smoother...<br />- Scott

 

[alcan]

Re: New Pullstarter for '56 Johnson 10hp

Hi Twick<br />The orginal part# for the spring is 307573, This number supercedes to #395460. This should get you what you need. Quit often some of the newer dealers do not have parts manuals that will go back as far as 1956. So the kid at the parts counter will tell he don't have any parts. With out a part# he could be standing knee deep in them, and still say I don't carry parts for a unit THAT OLD. The same thing goes for bearing houses and lawn mower/small engine shops. The trick is to try and speak there lingo and never answer the question, "Dah what's it offa?". They never ask that question when they want to help you. They ask so they can quickly say nope and get you out of their hair.

 

[twick]

Re: New Pullstarter for '56 Johnson 10hp

Thank you Admiral Alcan! I called a local parts shop and found the part for $8.60... I appreciate your help on this... twick