1969 6 hp Johnson

[Gridiron]

after 10 years of this motor sitting I tried to get it running. The carb is gummed up. As I was trying to start this motor the cord came untied. How can I put this back on with the spring keeping tention? So far I can't get it to wind back. Thanks!

 

[F_R]

Re: 1969 6 hp Johnson

It probably wrecked the spring from the backlash when the rope came out.

The procedure for rewinding the spring after replacement is to wind it up a specified number of turns and then stick the handles of a pair of pliers under the pinion gear which holds it engaged with the flywheel so it doesn't rewind. Then thread the rope in. I would have to hunt up the specified number of turns.