1978 4hp Evinrude recoil spring

[ward cleaver]

My 1978 4hp Evinrude recoil spring rewinds the rope very sllllooowwwwlly and reluctantly. But it does the job. Is this mechanism failing or does it just need some lubrication?

 

[Rick.]

Re: 1978 4hp Evinrude recoil spring

Lubrication. Stuff some rags under the recoil and work it while spraying inside where the spring is with WD 40 or a similar product. If that doesn't do the job, you will have to take it apart and give it a good cleaning and lubrication. You should have an OMC owners manual to do that. Best of luck. Rick.

 

[ward cleaver]

Re: 1978 4hp Evinrude recoil spring

A good dousing with WD-40 did the trick. Thanks for the advice.