G-62 Spring Starter Slipping
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G-62 Spring Starter Slipping
Anyone else have this problem/remedy? Engine is new, but the spring starter slips, and I'm forced to use a starter. Hand-starting doesn't work.
Thanks,
Rick
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Rick
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RE: G-62 Spring Starter Slipping
When this happened to me I called Bill Bennett. He advised me to use a socket wrench to tighten the nut on the spring starter the one on the end of the shaft. I did this and it works perfectly now. If you're inclined, you could at the same time, remove the clutch and grease it. Since it's new, it may not need it. But definitely tighten the nut.
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RE: G-62 Spring Starter Slipping
One end of the spring is supposed to be anchored. Check that out.
I had a spring break at the mount point once and unfortunately I had to spend $45 for a whole new spring starter just to get the new spring.
I had a spring break at the mount point once and unfortunately I had to spend $45 for a whole new spring starter just to get the new spring.
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RE: G-62 Spring Starter Slipping
Since you are having problems, it sounds wise to diassemble the spring starter to inspect. You'll remove one of the rear engine mount bolts, which has a spacer and washer, and traps the spring end. The spring traps the one way bearing in place, so at this point the spring can be removed, and you can test the one way bearing for proper function before sliding it off the shaft. If all appears to function correctly, pull the bearing off the shaft, and check the tightness of the threaded on spring starter shaft. It is right hand threaded, so counter clockwise to loosen. I make sure a prop is mounted firmly up front, to assist in leverage to loosen or re-tighten it. If you do remove it, clean the threads and apply a little locktite and reinstall, then grease the rest of the assembly as the parts are fitted. I've never heard of one of these one way bearings going bad, but I'm sure its possible.
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Thanks for the good info., guys. I'll remove the engine and inspect it.
Thanks for the good info., guys. I'll remove the engine and inspect it.
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RE: G-62 Spring Starter Slipping
Don't believe hand starting doesn't work, remove the spring and starter, and follow directions in the manual. You must flip through 180 degrees as described in the manual
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Don't believe hand starting doesn't work, remove the spring and starter, and follow directions in the manual. You must flip through 180 degrees as described in the manual
Don't believe hand starting doesn't work, remove the spring and starter, and follow directions in the manual. You must flip through 180 degrees as described in the manual