Evinrude 6hp outboard starter rope replacement How to replace your starter rope on your motor

[@michaelmckellar7620]

Of all the repair videos I've used over the years for my tractors , cars and motorcycles, your video is the best I've ever seen. Concise, smart, well lit, easy to see and informative. Thank you! VERY Well done!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Wow, thanks!

[@jimmysapien9961]

I just found this - I Agree - OMG AWSOME THANK YOU Sir 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 not hard to do at all !!!!! 🙏🙏

[@rickbald9371]

Your little tool took all the difficulty out of it, done in 5 minutes! Thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@jeffrobinson2358]

I have been racking my brain and hands trying to re-rope the return spring. Brilliant Idea 👍

[@jenette16]

Sweet. Starting after 8 years sitting. First pull, the knot on the spring come off. This is so easy the way you did it. Thanks for the help.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@kalleklp7291]

Excellent! :) For those who are going metric, 5/16" is about 8 mm.

[@cariboo4x4]

Great video. Thank you for posting this. I had to fix rope on old 6 hp evinrude

[@chrispersons48]

You saved our boat trip Michael.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Great to hear.

[@seau2007]

Great job. The only thing that needs addition need is a manicure on that left thumb nail. As always love the attire. Your the guru man with lots of outboard wisdom. Bless you. Will need that outboard savie on my dad's 1957 Johnson 7 1/2 with a seized piston. Pray for me.

[@BIGRUNGIENHD]

Your the best just bought a Johnson 6hp couldn’t find a good vid to show me how to put the pull start on

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching and commenting

[@nimble1918]

Have same recoil on my 1990 6hp. The rope is short and needs to be replaced. Great video

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks 👍

[@davidmcloud6296]

This was awesome and helped me a ton, thank you!!! This is my first outboard, 85 Johnson Seahorse 6HP. The chord is frayed a bit and I wanted to put a new one on before it caused me problems on the water. I had no idea how to do it, so your video was fantastic! I lucked out and had a large flat chisel that is hexed so I could put a wrench on it. My 14 year old was around to help, so I was able to make that work, but your tool idea was great!!! Just didn't have a bolt lying around :) Thanks again!!!!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@jimmysapien9961]

Exactly 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@benkanobe7500]

Outstanding!!! Thank you. I am always working by myself and this is a fantastic trick/method!!!! I'm going to go replace my starter rope now!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@shirleym4309]

Thank you you are an exellent instructor!

[@proto57]

Great tip... I just made one, and wound the starter cord on my Johnson 7.5 HP no problem. Thanks!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@ALABAMAHEADHUNTER]

Thank you for this informative video . I searched for how to do this and you were the first video that came up . All I needed . Got one just like it to do .

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad I could help

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? You made that rope replacement look easy!!! Nice tip with the ratcheting wrench!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Take care!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You bet

[@adamkuhlman142]

Still helping people today thank you

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Very cool, thanks for watching

[@jeffperkins6514]

Great how to video. Thanks, you showed me exactly how to do this.

[@WVFG]

A simple home made tool that works, thanks for sharing.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You bet

[@paulthatcher6648]

Thanks, I've been struggling with this, hopefully I can get this back together again!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You got this!

[@KHtally]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@desmacmahon7582]

Perfect. Thanks for that. Hours of frustration saved.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped

[@Bigtime_mcalpine]

Very clever, love it. Keep ‘em comin.

[@Bigtime_mcalpine]

Funny, just picked up the same white sprayable grease. Awesome stuff.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thank you! Will do!

[@JD-hh9io]

Nice video. Do you know if that plastic bendix is available?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Do a search on marineengine.com

[@ddd3240]

Just what I needed. Thanks. Excellent job.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@jonathandicesare9584]

Where can I get the top bushing and plate for the rope coil assembly ?

[@theghost4282]

So what do you do if you don’t have an angle grinder working to create the homemade piece? I’ve tried with screwdrivers but it just doesn’t get past 5-6 turns before slipping. It also sucks because I am solo.

[@geckokid1019]

Hi can you please do a video on the 9.9-15 Johnson evinrude pull rope replacement

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYvCfmSsfq6Lmqc I did the rope on this one

[@geckokid1019]

Thanks my rope is on the way from marineengine.com

[@MrKwhited]

What mm thicknesses is the pull cord for a johnson 6hp? Is it 3.5mm or 4mm?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I honestly don't remember. Check out marineengine.com. I'm sure it says on there.

[@dougjohnson5802]

Thanks easiest way!

[@klikerklik8872]

Greetings!!! tell me why there is no water from the hole in the exhaust ??? Motor 5 HP evinrud 1996 .What to look for???

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Are we talking the tale tale pee hole or through the exhaust at the prop?

[@TedDakin]

Hi, I have this motor and the recoiler is very loose and jiggle a bit like there is a top bushing that is missing or worn. Have you seen that and can you rebuild it?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

It can all be taken apart, Look for the parts diagram on MarineEngine.com

[@Thewrightstuff777]

I’m gonna file this in the repair tips drawer for sure.

[@therealsteve12b]

Do you know where I could order every piece for the pull cord assembly

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

possibly marineengine.com or I would shop eBay

[@edwardhill6945]

You don’t want to ever order every piece for for that starter! The spring alone is $107. Pinion gear on top, $35 A rebuild kit with most of the wear pieces used to be available, for ,less than $20, but is no longer available.

[@russellbroadbent4787]

Top Video thank you all works well

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped

[@delstep2255]

I have a Johnson 4·5hp with a side mount pull start and the gear which engages the fly wheel is worn. The assembly production has been discontinued. Do you have any solutions

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

search for parts on ebay to see if anyone is parting one out.

[@davebrewer9972]

Great video!! Thanks alot

[@dylanzinke2025]

You saved my dad from a lot of F bombs, thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

That's cool. Glad it helped

[@proudcanadiansteinke9619]

Waiting for part 2 on the 1979 Johnson

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Me too still sorting out it's issue

[@proudcanadiansteinke9619]

Good tips u always show ...cheers

[@alanaoleanderandfig9078]

BIG help! Thanks!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad it helped!

[@marksolly30]

Thank you for this video!! Have you been able to tune your idle?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yes I have

[@marksolly30]

I’d love to see a tuning video I have a 1971 Johnson 6hp trying to get her tuned up right. Thanks for the reply

[@claygraner4450]

I need to replace the pull cord on my 1973 Johnson 6HP after it broke with the previous owner. They couldn't find the old rope that broke so I need to know what length and cord diameter to use. Thanks

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

you can find starter rope on amazon and the length you can finalize after install.

[@claygraner4450]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina I know that. That doesn't answer the question

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

@@claygraner4450 yes it does answer the question, you asked what diameter and length. I spent 30 seconds on Amazon and found the pull start rope kit. Here is the link amzn.to/2RCbMW1

[@claygraner4450]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina Thanks. Amazon item says: Rope size: #4.5 (9/64") or 3.6mm diameter. It doesn't state the length. Fortunately the guy I got the motor from found the original pull handle with the broken rope attached and I picked it up today. I measured 46 inches long after putting the two pieces together. Since I have the original handle that I would rather use now I only need the new cord. It looks like this Briggs & Stratton Starter Rope will work 0.1 in diameter and 77 in long can be cut to length: www.homedepot.com/p/Briggs-Stratton-Starter-Rope-280399S/206077499

[@claygraner4450]

I got 48" of pull cord from the local lawnmower and chainsaw repair place for cheap.

[@artengland8010]

Hey, I have a 74 Johnson 6 hp. Getting water in the gear oil. What’s a good way to get the housing under the water pump off so I can replace the seal? It’s a high dollar item and I don’t want to break it. Appreciate your help.

[@k6outdoors]

One of the many WD-40 products that work great!

[@roycarlsonddsmagd4680]

Thank you

[@socomsmith3241]

Good video

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks

[@jasonhutton4802]

Thank you!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

You're welcome!

[@fleetwin1]

What a great idea! Trying to wind that up with a screwdriver is a joke. The key is getting the proper knot on the pulley so it does not jam. On these models with the aluminum pulley there is an easy knot that is described in the manual that will never jam.. But, please don't put any sort of lube on that pinion spring or pulley...

[@robertmehnert1267]

All while wearing a Hawaiian shirt!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Oh yeah, thanks for watching

[@toursamir3955]

مرحبا يا صدقي

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Hello and thanks for watching

[@socomsmith3241]

1st

[@johnpower8356]

Professionals wound lol

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Oh yeah. Thanks for watching

[@CliveWebbAustralia]

Thank you...

[@kevinbrand4050]

Thank you!