1970 Johnson 9 1/2 starter issue

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  • October 19, 2021 at 9:46 pm #248365
    mikekolbus
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      folks , picked up a 1970 johnson 9 1/2 hp motor and have not worked on this model before , when a pull on the starter rope it turns the spindle but will not move up to engage the flywheel. any ideas would be appreciated

      October 20, 2021 at 3:14 am #248367
      Mumbles
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        This usually happens when the spring, #49, isn’t hooked onto the pin sticking out of the plate, #48, or it has fallen off the bottom of the starter gear, #40.

        9.5-Starter

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        October 20, 2021 at 8:04 am #248372
        crosbyman
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          Canada Member - 2 Years

          pin 47 in ??

          Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂

          October 20, 2021 at 11:52 am #248387
          mikekolbus
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            Mumbles,
            Thank you that was the issue. First time with this design. I appreciate your help.
            Mike K

            October 20, 2021 at 11:54 am #248389
            mikekolbus
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              Crosbyman

              yes PIN number 47 was in place. Mumbles got me on track. Thank you

              Mike K

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