Re: 1947 Evinrude Sportsman 2hp model 4416

[lindy46]

Well, I got all the parts for the starter mechanism, but I still can’t get the pawls to engage the ratchet on the recoil. They just barely make contact. I did some measuring, and it looks like the recoil sits about 1/4" too high, so the ratchet doesn’t fully engage. I tried adjusting the front gas tank mounting brackets to their lowest position (without hitting the flywheel) but it’s not enough. The starter pulley shaft is properly centered. I tried removing the tank and setting the recoil directly on the flywheel, and the ratchet engages the pawls properly. It’s like the tank is too high or the recoil is too high. Any ideas?