How to rewind return spring?

[shinnlinger]

My 272 wouldn't retract the starter rope all the way and in another post it was recommended I check the spring.  It wasn't broken, but it had pulled off its mount.   

My first question is it worth messing with the old spring?   I had to rebend  the crook.  Is it junk?

Second, any tricks for rewinding the spring so I can fit it back in the rewind housing?

Thanks.

Dave

[sawguy21]

I would suggest replacing the spring. It has been weakened by being bent straight then back into shape, it won't be long before it bends/breaks.
The new spring should be contained, drop it in then remove the retainer being careful not to let it get away on you. Install the pulley with the rope attached, pull up a loop through the notch then using that as a handle wind the spring as tight as it will go. Back off 1 turn, straighten the rope and gently release.

[snowshoveler]

Yes...exactly as Sawguy said.
This will work for pretty much any rewind rope starter.
Sometimes its a good idea to clean all the crud and sawdust out of the housing.
This eventually chokes the spring enough that it wont pull the cord all the way back in.
Chris

[67L36Driver]

Make a 'fenced in area' slighly smaller than the housing with roofing nails and a scrap of plywood.  Grip it with chain nose pliers and remove a few nails to free it.  Then drop it in the housing.

Rewind springs work best when clean and dry.

[beenthere]

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That looks like a handy jig for winding starter springs.
Wonder about some pegboard and a handful of 1/4" cap screws would work like that ??

[Kbeitz]

All recoils that I fix by removeing the rope and putting in the pulley and winding it up.
Then I stuff the rope in the holes that I have lined up and tie the knot.

[sablatnic]

I normally just roll up the spring in my hand, and then insert it in the cover using a pair of long nosed pliers.