Topic: BEST RECOIL ROPE MATERIAL – Antique Outboard Motor Club,Inc

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March 25, 2015 at 10:12 pm #1025
hugh
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I HAVE A FRIEND THAT I GOT INTO LIKING AND RUNNING 50’S VINTAGE OMC’S. HE IS NOW UP TO 7 OUTBOARDS. I DO ALL HIS MOTOR WORK FOR HIM.
HE HAS A ’56 15 HP FASTWIN HE USES A LOT. IT KEEPS BREAKING THE PULL ROPE. HE IS A BIG GUY WITH LONG ARMS SO I MAKE SURE THE ROPE IS AS LONG AS WILL FIT, HOWEVER, THE ROPE BREAKS WHERE IT IS TIED. I HAVE DEBURRED THE AREA WHERE IT ATT TO THE RECOIL. NYLON ROPE IS NOT GOOD I HAVE FOUND. IS THERE A REALLY GOOD MATERIAL FOR THIS?
HE NEVER BREAKS THE LOANER UNIT I PUT ON TO KEEP HIM GOING
March 25, 2015 at 10:20 pm #12770
dave-bernard
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I use mercury rope on my motors no that expensive .
March 25, 2015 at 11:03 pm #12774
burt
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Braided cotton rope sold by boating concerns…and teach Rope-zilla how to pull one over, it’s not the strength it’s the stroke.
March 26, 2015 at 1:04 am #12780
crosbyman
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try one or two strips of shrink tubing where it rubs

Joining AOMCI has priviledges 🙂
March 26, 2015 at 1:30 am #12782
joecb
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Be aware that not all braded nylon rope is created equal. Most of the stuff that you find in the "box" stores is soft and loosely woven. The good stuff is tightly braded, dense and rather stiff. What kind are you using?

Joe B
March 26, 2015 at 2:18 am #12788
twinrudes
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I use Stens True Blue #7 rope, so far so good.
March 26, 2015 at 2:25 am #12789
Steve A W
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I get mine from a small engine repair shop.
Haven’t had any trouble.

Steve A W

Member of the MOB chapter.
I live in Northwest Indiana
March 26, 2015 at 4:16 pm #12814
donsmarine
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sierra 18-4911, 18-4913, 18-4914, numbers for rolls of pull cord.
March 26, 2015 at 8:38 pm #12817
aquasonic
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quote Steve A W:

I get mine from a small engine repair shop.
Haven’t had any trouble.

Steve A W

I’ll second that… Power equipment cord is tough and made for the purpose. The power equipment shop I go to has four different diameters, so I just bring in a piece to match up, and I usually buy 20′ or more. It is inexpensive too.
March 27, 2015 at 1:22 am #12831
hugh
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O K, I got a lot of information here. I have just been using hardware store stuff. I ordered a couple different ropes recommended at the proper diameter for stock size 7/32. I was thinking of using something to pad next to the knot too. Shrink wrap may help. I am going to mention to my friend about proper pull starting. He probably has a 6’6" reach and hitting the end of the rope is not good.
Should be able to get him fixed up and learned a bit about recoils for myself.
Thanks 😉
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