5hp Starter Rope Recommendations?
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’49 Montgomery Wards 5hp
’46 -’49 Johnson TD 20
Can’t seem to find any specs on diameter or material for a recoil starter rope for either of these. Any help with recommendations would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
John Gragg
RIverside, CAJust starting in the hobby, please be patient.
49 Sea King GG9014A
49 Johnson 5hp Sea HorseYour local power equipment shop should have what you need. Bring them a piece of your original cord and you want to match the diameter of the original or be slightly smaller. A larger diameter cord means less length on the spool and increases the chance of pulling the cord out to refusal. This can result in either breaking the knot at the spool or bending the recoil spring.
Your original motors may have had the original cord with stranded reinforcing wire. Modern pull cord is better for the user and the motor. It has some give to it.
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5/32 should do if not try 3/16
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Thank you both. I was trying to duplicate the original cord, but now realize it’s probably not necessary. I also have a multi-brand chainsaw/lawnmower/etc. shop very close. Great idea. Will head there today.
Best Regards,
John Gragg
RIverside, CAJust starting in the hobby, please be patient.
49 Sea King GG9014A
49 Johnson 5hp Sea Horse
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