Topic: Mk 25 starter – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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June 29, 2017 at 3:45 pm #7474
cheetahgod
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Picked up a nice restored mk 25.
The pull start rope is hanging out with no tension. When I pull the rope i can feel a little bit of spring? How do I take the recoil start apart? Do I need any special tools?

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June 29, 2017 at 5:32 pm #60598
david-bartlett
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If you are serious about repairs to Merc’s you need this tool.

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June 29, 2017 at 6:07 pm #60599
jeff-register
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10-4 David
June 29, 2017 at 6:09 pm #60601
jeff-register
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Remove the front cover then the side. You will see bolts for the rewind.
June 29, 2017 at 6:41 pm #60604
DAVID
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remove the center cap on the top to access the nut to remove the guts of the rewind after removing the rewind assy like Jeff says.
June 29, 2017 at 9:03 pm #60608
billw
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Keep in mind that nut will be left hand thread. Sometimes you can work some oil into the various moving parts and it will work without taking it all apart…SOMETIMES.

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June 29, 2017 at 9:05 pm #60609
cheetahgod
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How do I remove this bolt it seems very tight?
Thanks I’m having fun. 😀

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June 29, 2017 at 9:12 pm #60610
DAVID
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like the man said left hand threads use a socket .
June 29, 2017 at 9:22 pm #60612
cheetahgod
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Thnaks got it off.
I think the problem is it has old grease in the spring how do I take it apart and clean in?

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June 29, 2017 at 9:34 pm #60613
chuckw
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If the recoil spring is broken you need to replace it or repair it. I have been able to rebend the spring by heating it and then bending to fit the posts on the recoil. If you try to clean the spring, be careful it does not pop out of the top. Good luck
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