Starter Rope for 1947 Sea King 5 Horse

[Jtaylor15]

Hello,

I will appreciate if anyone can help me with the type, diameter of starter rope to
replace the original rope with a wire inner.
thanks in advance!

[Buccaneer]

The biggest challenge is finding a way to secure the rope,
as the wire cable ropes had a “hook” on the end, and did
not have clearance issue.
Some times tying a knot in a nylon rope and not having
it rub is a problem.
However way you come up with, you’ll probably end up
using a smaller diameter rope than the original.

Prepare to be boarded!

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Jtaylor15

[dave-bernard]

use a needle bearing like mercury did

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Jtaylor15

[Jtaylor15]

Hello,

So I understand that I may have some difficulty attacking the new starter rope from your replies. Also mentioned that maybe need to use a smaller diameter rope.What diameter rope should I use and should it be nylon?

Thanks

[crosbyman]

5/32 should do…   maybe you can build a hook and attach/crimp  it to the rope  followed with a few drops of  crazy glue to secure it

get good rope  from small engine repair shops  70-75 inches or less should do

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Jtaylor15

[frankr]

Use a “Hard Braid” nylon rope, not the soft floppy kind.

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