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Reuse Broken Starter Spring? 15hp

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Swarlos

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Hi folks, I realize a replacement starter spring is relatively inexpensive, but do you think it's possible to reuse a spring where the stopper coil on the outside of the spring cup broke? Do you think it's possible to wind up the end to make a new stopper coil? 1985 15hp Evinrude.

Also please confirm 5/32" is the correct thickness for replacement starter rope.
 
Also, service manual says to use OMC Triple Guard Grease in the spring cup, but a video I watched said you shouldn't use grease because it will get old and sticky, which is correct?
 
Swarlos said:
Hi folks, I realize a replacement starter spring is relatively inexpensive, but do you think it's possible to reuse a spring where the stopper coil on the outside of the spring cup broke? Do you think it's possible to wind up the end to make a new stopper coil? 1985 15hp Evinrude.

Also please confirm 5/32" is the correct thickness for replacement starter rope.
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No once its broke it is broke. Replace the spring or become an expert on removing the the recoil every time the used spring breaks again.
 
5/32" is correct. I would lightly grease it. but with a less sticky grease than Triple Guard. Just my way, I guess.
 
Not sure how long it will last but I had a busted end on my 78 Johnson 9.9 and heated it to put a new bend on it. so far so good. Havent ordered a new spring yet but probably should so I have it on hand
 
I have annealed and rebent lots of starter springs in my day. Mostly in cases where replacements simply were not available. I would say that the success rate....well it depends. Whatever that means.
 
Probably only a dozen or so starts with it so far and l will order a new one but I wanted to use it and thought it was worth a try. I have a starter rope with if needed.
 
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