9.5 johnson recoil

[dwmld]

I have a 73 Johnson 9.5 hp outboard. I had to replace the recoil So I picked one up from ebay. I installed it (the whole recoil). It engages the flywheel like it should but the recoil cord is not rewinding. Was I suposed to take the tension pin out to release the spring. The re-tighten the spring and put the pin back? Any help would be apreciated

 

[racerone]

You install the recoil.----------------No rope -----------------Then wind it up about 12 turns or maybe more.-----------------------------Counterclockwise using the slot for the hefty screwdriver.------------Pry the gear up and jam it up with say a pair of pliers.-----------------Install the rope and let it rewind.

 

[dwmld]

Thanks racerone wasn't sure if bought a bad recoil for a minute. Thanks for the help

 

[dwmld]

Installed today went pretty smooth thanks again.

 

[philsboat]

Just finished repairing my 9.5 rewind.The outside spring of the double wound spring was worn through and the aluminum rod that goes through the spring had the end broken off.
I cut off the spring material that was bad(shortened it about an inch) and rebent it to fit in the hole of the bottom guide.
Then I renewed the end of the aluminum rod(it’s about 1/2 inch shorter )so the inner spring locks into it by redrilling the hole in the centre and cutting the slot to lock it.
A lot of fidely work but replacement parts are hard to find and expensive.