Reply To: 1955 55e starter removal

[Steve Frankwitz]

Dave , Steve Frankwitz here . Your buddy Jeff thought you may be able to aid in removal  instructions of a 1955 merc 55e swing arm starter . It works but hangs up on the overload spring. I saw the service bulletin from merc on greasing it near the outside , but I really want to remove it and get it gone through as it has sat idle since 1968 when my dad passed away . Does the flywheel need to come off ? Sure seems like it to me to gain acesss to the bolts on the top under the swing arm.

Steve
Frankwitz