recoil question

[floatingwoody2006]

This is a recoil from my 9.5 johnson. If anyone is familiar, i have a couple of questions..
The large spring is wound inside of itself. Mine has the large outer spring with the piece attached that goes into the small hole in # 43 in the picture. Does anyone know if the inner spring also attaches to something inside there? it does have a small piece of itself sticking up on the inside end.
#44 in the picture as far as i can tell is just a round hollow piece with a small bump on the inside. possibly to hold the d shaped retainer #51. Mine has a crack in it now..but seems whole otherwise.
and finally, the retainer piece #51.. Is that supposed to be round at the very end, or D shaped? Mine is d shaped and looks like it may be broken at the end, but i am hoping this is how they are made. Any assistance is appreciated as usual..I seem to be having a very bad recoil stretch, and these parts cost like Crazy new.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: recoil question

Starter rewind, side mount starter

the starter is held in place by a plate with, i believe 3 screws. remove them, and take the starter assembly out. i have found this the easiest way, to reassemble. pull the spring out of the assembly. on the bottom it has a "hook" insert it into the mount and turn counter clockwise, if will eventually side into the slot, and catch.

now slide the rope housing over the spring, there is a slot in it to catch the top of the spring. now fast the plate on to the motor, leaving the support rod out, temporarily.

turn the assembly counter clockwise, so the bendix comes up, insert the handles of a pair of pliers, under the bendix, so it does not come down. the starter is no locked in that position.

you can now, start to thread the rope around the start assembly. periodiccally pull the rope to tighten the spring, and reinsert the pliers. when you finally have enough tension, very carefully loosen the screws, and slip the support rod into place. tie your handle on and start, starting.