Reply To: Recoil starter sticking – 1958 Evinrude 3 hp

[Dale]

DougConrad wrote:

When I tighten the screws holding the starter in place the rope won’t return. It seems the screws are pushing the recoil into the flywheel. When I loosen them it works. Thinking about trying some spacers in between the the gas tank bottom to raise it up.

As well the throttle handle seems hard to move.  This is my first time working on this type of motor. I have removed the flywheel 3 times with a puller trying to get the timing right. New ignition parts and carb kit. Had it going briefly in a barrel.

Thanks,

Doug

 

Doug those motor covers can be a pain!  First thing to check is the position of the side panel that the gas tank petcock is on.  You might need to raise the center band that the gas tank sets on.   I had the same problem on mine I shimmed the tank up and the side covers would not fit.  I tore everything off and started over.

dale