How much should this cost?

[SliderM72]

Does anyone know how much it should cost to rewind and reinstall a pull rope starter recoil spring? The motor is a 1982 4.5 hp Johnson Seahorse. Thanks

 

[SliderM72]

Re: How much should this cost?

bump

 

[JB]

Re: How much should this cost?

Not many wrenches would take that on, Slider. It is a nasty, dangerous job and labor alone would be more than a replacement unit.<br /><br />Your best bet is to buy a Service Manual, the OEM is best, and take it on yourself.<br /><br />You will need heavy gloves, safety glasses and loads of patience.

 

[P.V.]

Re: How much should this cost?

You should expect an hour labor to do the job. A first time mechanic will spend possibly a little more time but that's cause he's not done it before. After two or three times, it should take him about 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour or so.. an 1/2 hour if he's quick and everything goes back together (and works) the first attempt! I'd "quote" an hour labor plus parts...

 

[SliderM72]

Re: How much should this cost?

Thanks guys.

 

[StarTekh]

Re: How much should this cost?

hello .. i replaced the coil/canadain 12.00..<br />1960 Gail5Hp....it came tie wraped and i isntalld<br />it and then cut the tie wraps.. took me under 1 hr... so 12.00 + 1Hr labour tops..