How to fix a pull start recoil spring on an outboard boat motor

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  • Опубліковано 23 кві 2023
  • Fixing an outboard boat motor pull start recoil spring. This application is similar on many small engines and the technique can be applied to suit you! Hope this helps anyone who has been struggling, comment what tricks you have found helpful.
    #outboards #boat #DIY
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  • @johnsteinmann3
    @johnsteinmann3 11 днів тому +1

    Thank you, this was very helpful.

  • @tjtj1566
    @tjtj1566 10 місяців тому +2

    Just finished rewinding mine and believe I have fixed my pull start for my 4.5 seahorse. Thanks for the help! This job will really humble a lot of folks.

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  10 місяців тому

      it isn't easy, thats for sure! Glad you were able to get yours fixed!

  • @bricehale6593
    @bricehale6593 Рік тому +2

    Just finished fixing my pulls start really appreciate you posting this helped alot 👊

  • @jamesa6272
    @jamesa6272 3 місяці тому

    Nice job. Been putting this off for 2 years on my 4.5 Johnson lol. I bought a 8 Hp tohatsu but it’s so damn heavy I want to use the Johnson again but. Broken pull start. This video will help me. Thank you

  • @hunterlahners7075
    @hunterlahners7075 Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @philb113
    @philb113 3 місяці тому

    When I tighten up the bolt holding down everything...I cannot spin it by pulling the cord? Did I lose a piece? What am I doing wrong on assembly?

  • @ejm1624
    @ejm1624 3 місяці тому

    Now how do you replace the rope? I have the same engine and my rope ripped

  • @johnmarcinik2063
    @johnmarcinik2063 4 місяці тому +1

    Most important...Don't forget the washer...

  • @kobiemitchell196
    @kobiemitchell196 Рік тому +1

    On mine I’ve got a old Johnson 20 hp but never messed with body motors in my life but it’s hard as crap to pull the rope. What could that be?

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  Рік тому +1

      It recoils back fine tho?

    • @subnexus2055
      @subnexus2055 Рік тому

      @@RealSteelFabrications I have the same issue but my does recoil fine.

    • @bennyblanko3
      @bennyblanko3 10 місяців тому

      It is because you are old and weak ... heh heh ... like me. But, take it all apart, and clean it all with no grease, and it will work like you have new shoulders ...

  • @tjtj1566
    @tjtj1566 10 місяців тому +4

    The biggest tip with any job like this is to take a picture of whatever it is that you’re rebuilding before you take it apart so that you can see how it goes back together as opposed to guessing.

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  10 місяців тому

      very true

    • @swim2kill
      @swim2kill 4 дні тому

      I have learned this the hard way on several occasions...well I guess technically that means I learned nothing! Haha thanks good thinking

  • @B-ds5jn
    @B-ds5jn 10 місяців тому +1

    How do you know if your spring is bad. Mine was working fine then it just got stuck and won't go back in. I took it apart and it all looks to be one piece yet. Is it still okay and just needs to be rewinded? Or is it toast even though its one piece yet?

    • @RealSteelFabrications
      @RealSteelFabrications  10 місяців тому

      spring is most likely worn out

    • @B-ds5jn
      @B-ds5jn 10 місяців тому

      @@RealSteelFabrications Thank you!

    • @bluethumbdiy4735
      @bluethumbdiy4735 5 місяців тому

      I have the Johnson seahorse 15HP and my spring was just dirty. Cleaning it seemed to do the trick, as grime increased the friction. On this note, there's a lot of "controversy" in the boating world on what grease to use, if any. Grease attracts grime, so expect to clean the coil now and then should you decide to grease it with something like marine grease. I just shot mine with carburetor cleaner to flush out as much grease as possible. I then hit it with dry lube (lithium).

  • @CarsonHinson2
    @CarsonHinson2 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Dad. 😂

  • @anthonybartomeo9027
    @anthonybartomeo9027 Місяць тому

    I don’t have a dad, thank you .

  • @TrytonPetersen-dc3lf
    @TrytonPetersen-dc3lf 20 днів тому

    What is the part number

    • @willpatience4235
      @willpatience4235 17 днів тому

      i just looked up 1980 johnson 15 pull start spring on amazon and it worked fine for me

  • @bennyblanko3
    @bennyblanko3 10 місяців тому +1

    That is a terrible way to rewind the spring. Just stick it in the real metal backing, and it sucks the spring right in, no zip ties, no fooling around ... sorry ladies ... but really, this is much harder than just sucking it through the hole ... I know, cause I'm drinkn tequilla ... my favorite, Milagro ... Reposado ... yeah, the bottles look ... funny ... but, I like it ... laters ... love your style though ... and fix my friends damn 9.9. But, I fiexed his recoil, and at least that works great ... peace ...