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Hello All.
New member here from Brisbane, Australia.
I've recently bought a 3m poly boat and have been given, as a loaner, a seldom loved Johnson 2001 15Hp. First problem found is that the starter pawl does not reliably engage with the flywheel. It catches maybe 1 out of 50 attempts.
The manual rope start assembly has been removed and looks to be in good condition. The starter pawl did sometimes rock outward as required when the cord is pulled, but it certainly didn't occur all the time.
It was covered in gobs of grease. I cleaned it off and now the pawl seems to rock outward every time.
Is this really the fix - just make sure it is not lubricated?
Good advice appreciated.
New member here from Brisbane, Australia.
I've recently bought a 3m poly boat and have been given, as a loaner, a seldom loved Johnson 2001 15Hp. First problem found is that the starter pawl does not reliably engage with the flywheel. It catches maybe 1 out of 50 attempts.
The manual rope start assembly has been removed and looks to be in good condition. The starter pawl did sometimes rock outward as required when the cord is pulled, but it certainly didn't occur all the time.
It was covered in gobs of grease. I cleaned it off and now the pawl seems to rock outward every time.
Is this really the fix - just make sure it is not lubricated?
Good advice appreciated.
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