Reply To: Johnson TN-28

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Broke the starter rope ……. but was able to fix it …..broke the recoil spring may can fix it was right towards the end but I ordered a new one and if I’m able to repair the broke one I’ll keep it for a spare. NOW THE NEXT PROBLEM. When I put the flywheel on and just hand tighten the nut nothing seems to be hitting rubbing etc. but when I torque the nut down the spark advance won’t hardly move – if at all. I’ve pulled the flywheel “several” times now for the first thing or the other , to the point I’m probably gonna have to redrill and tap the three holes that go in the top of the flywheel. I didn’t seem to be having this problem til the last few times I pulled the flywheel (at least it wasn’t as noticeable to me. I can see on the armature plate and also on the flywheel where it’s rubbing but idk where the problem is. Is there a washer or shim that goes on top of the timing cam? I’m thinking no. What about under it? I may have to add one , I don’t see any other solution. According to what I see and what I understand the armature plate rotates independently of the flywheel when everything’s tight. The flywheel rests on the timing cam? The armature plate is mounted correctly …. as in the disk is mounted flat side up wave washer is under the disk , everything looks right . I’m starting to think this motor is cursed. It was seized when I got it so I spent some money on internals with the hope of making it like a new one , I’m beginning to wonder tho. It didn’t seem like the motor had seen much use in its life. The carb needles are razor sharp NO WEAR ……go figure

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