5hp Starter Rope Recommendations?

[John Gragg]

’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, CA

Just starting in the hobby, please be patient.

48 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
49 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
48 Johnson TD20
49 Johnson TD20
54 Johnson QD15
55 Johnson CD12

[aquasonic]

Your 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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John Gragg

[crosbyman]

5/32 should do  if not try 3/16

 

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[John Gragg]

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, CA

Just starting in the hobby, please be patient.

48 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
49 Sea King 5hp GG9014A
48 Johnson TD20
49 Johnson TD20
54 Johnson QD15
55 Johnson CD12

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