'84 Johnson 9.9 Recoil

[Ajhbike]

Got it all put together and it runs great. The problem is the recoil. I made it nice and tight on the spring and I believe it is put together correctly but I pull to start it and the cord often stays out about 3 ft. Gentle pulling seldom makes it retract. I had to remove the cover and gently help it retract. The little cut out on the cup where the outside bulge in the spring sits is a bit damaged and that is the only thing I see wrong with the assembly. Would it be as simple as just replacing the original spring? A thinner cord? It seems like there is plenty of retraction power but it gets stuck in the out position.

 

[racerone]

There is supposed to be a washer inside the recoil.---My bet says it is missing / out of place.

 

[Ajhbike]

I don't recall any washer...it sits under the spring?

 

[Ajhbike]

I see it in the parts diagram. I will take it off for the 20th time and verify and/or put one in, thanks

 

[racerone]

You must be kidding --20 times----Is there no shop near you that will help you ?---Your location ?----The washer sits on the bottom plate and the shoulder bolt goes through it.----Put it in place with some grease to hold it for assembly.

 

[Ajhbike]

20 times (an exaggeration) to get at the carb and various other things including the recoil several times. And no, I am not taking it to a local shop until I reach a point where I can't fix it and can't get the answer/suggestions on this forum...which is awesome. Learning, amigo with you guys' help