evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

[capnwill]

have a 1972 evinrude sportwinn, 9.5, cannot get the recoil on the starter to"recoil" spring looks fine, any ideas???

 

[F_R]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

If the spring is fine and installed and wound correctly, it will work. Are you sure it is "fine"?

If it won't turn when assembled, the bushings must be goofed up somehow.

 

[Rick.]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=6611ec69efb96d98037b0312568872d5

I wish I could be more help but I haven't worked on a 9.5 recoil. Take a look at the parts diagram and make sure all your parts are in the correct place/order. Best of luck. Rick.

 

[puget sounder]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

sounds like the spring hook on the bottom isn't caught. Have you tried loosening the bottom plate and catching the spring into the hole then retitightening that plate to lock it in.

 

[Woodstock60]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

I've rebuilt several of these in years past, the reason is there known to break especially if exposed to salt. Its usually a small half inch peice on the bottom of the spring that breaks off. This peice holds it in place so it doesnt unwind. Also had a tough time finding used repacments, for the same reason. Let me know if you can't figure it out, maybe I can take some pics of one of my repacements. Ronnie

 

[capnwill]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

ronnie, are you talking about the bottom of the spring that is held on to the bottom piece by an allan screw? pics would be great! thanx bill

 

[ezeke]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

If the spring is connected at the bottom and the set screw is holding there, the key is the the counterclockwise tightening of the spring for 18 turns.

 

[F_R]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

ronnie, are you talking about the bottom of the spring that is held on to the bottom piece by an allan screw? pics would be great! thanx bill

As you know, the spring is actually a long spring wound so that it becomes a spring within a spring. One end is held by the allen screw in the outer spring retainer, and the inner end goes into the end of the long rod that goes all the way through the center.

The allen screw retainer sits on a roll pin to keep it from turning. The inner rod part is pinned to the rope spool and pinion at the top end. Pulling the rope rotates the spool, which rotates the long rod, which rotates and winds the spring. On the return, the opposite happens.

 

[ezeke]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

Here is the diagram - Click it please.

 

[Woodstock60]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

Ok the diagram is all you need. What I was talking about is the bottom of the upper spring retainer is hollow and has a lip. when slid into the main spring their is a peice of the spring that slides into the hole in the retainer and the lip holds it in place so when the coil turns it creates more tension drawing the rope back in. I've seen the bottom of the retainer break away so the spring won't hold, also the spring itself can break away. Just slide it in and slowly spin it and you can feel if it seats correctly. If both ends of the spring are in tact. look at every peice closely for wear. The whole assembly has to be installed exactly as described in the shop manual.I've done it several times and the correct number of turns is crucial. Ronnie

 

[ezeke]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

The shop manual instructions are crucial except in re. the number of turns of the spring when re-tightening. The manual instructions resulted in broken springs and the number of turns was reduced to 18 by Service Bulletin # 1276 in October 1971.

 

[Woodstock60]

Re: evinrude 9.5 recoil problems

I will double check my shop manuals, I don't remember off hand the number of turns. If mine aren't listed as 18 Then I will reduce. Would like to know what the problem is in this case though. Ronnie