1965 johnson 6hp

[Overkill72]

i recently recieved a 1965 johnson 6hp outboard motor and have been in the process of working out all the little problems ( cleaning carbs replacing spark plugs) unfortunately while trying to start it the other day ( pull start) the main spring for the return for the rope unwinded (forgive my spelling lol) and i would wondering how one would go about putting this right????

 

[SWD]

Re: 1965 johnson 6hp

I have a 1969 Evinrude 6hp and had to replace the ring gear on it last year, which meant having to take the rope pull out. As far as I know, you'll have to remove the flywheel and then you gain access to the rope pull assembly and spring. Someone will surely correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Joe Reeves]

Re: 1965 johnson 6hp

(Manual Starter Cord Installation)
(This pertains to the vertical type of Manual Starters such as the 9.5hp and later 4.5/6/8hp models etc)
(J. Reeves)

1 - Have a pair of vice grips handy set so that they will grab the top of the starter spindle tightly but will not damage it.

2 - Using a large screwdriver inserted into the top of the starter spindle, wind the starter in a counter clockwise direction 12 to 14 turns, stopping so that the cord locking slot is facing the away from the engine.

3 - Lock the spindle in that position with the vice grips, letting the vice grips lay against the flywheel.

4 - Insert the cord as needed and make sure it is retained properly at that slot.

5 - Feed the cord out the starter cord hole at the front of the engine and attach the handle.

6 - Grip the cord tightly so that the spindle cannot spin around rapidly, then release the vice grips.

7 - Allow the cord to be withdrawn slowly around the spindle.

 

[Overkill72]

Re: 1965 johnson 6hp

thank you so much joe!!!!! was exactly what i needed!!!!!!!!