Rewind Spring 312932 for Johnson Evinrude Outboard 2 4 4.5 HP 1969-1992 18-6511
Rewind Spring 312932 for Johnson Evinrude Outboard 2 4 4.5 HP 1969-1992 18-6511
Product Overview
Rewind starter spring for the Johnson and Evinrude 2 HP, 4 HP and 4.5 HP outboards, the coiled spring inside the pull start that returns the rope after every pull. It replaces Johnson Evinrude 312932 and 777489, it crosses to Sierra 18-6511, it fits the 2 HP from 1969 to 1980, the 4 HP from 1969 to 1992 and the 4.5 HP from 1980 to 1990, and one spring ships at 177 g with packaging.
This is the spring that makes the starter work rather than the rope. Every pull winds it, and it unwinds to pull the rope back onto the sheave, so a broken one leaves you with a recoil that will not retract or a rope that will not catch at all.
They fail in one of two ways. The most common is the hooked end breaking off, which happens after years of the same load at the same point. The other is the spring losing tension and the rope dragging back slowly instead of snapping home.
A broken spring is also a safety item. When the hooked end lets go the spring can unwind inside the housing, and on the small 2 and 4 HP engines the housing is close to your hand while you pull, so replace it rather than trying to bend a new hook on the old spring.
Check the horsepower against the table. The 2 HP, the 4 HP and the 4.5 HP are three different engines with three different year ranges, and the 4.5 HP only started in 1980.
Specifications & Attributes
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | New / New with tags |
| Type | Rewind starter spring |
| Johnson Evinrude Part Number | 312932 |
| Also Replaces | 777489 |
| Sierra Number | 18-6511, 93-06511 |
| Fits | Johnson and Evinrude 2 HP, 4 HP and 4.5 HP outboards |
| Years | 1969 to 1992, see the table below |
| Position | Inside the recoil starter housing |
| Quantity | 1 spring |
| Net Weight | 177 g including packaging |
| Packaging | Pack |
| Warranty | 3 year |
OEM Cross Reference
| Brand | Part Numbers |
|---|---|
| Johnson Evinrude | 312932, 777489 |
| Written with leading zero | 0312932, 0777489 |
| Sierra | 18-6511, 93-06511 |
Compatible Engines
| Power | Years |
|---|---|
| 2 HP | 1969 - 1980 |
| 4 HP | 1969 - 1992 |
| 4.5 HP | 1980 - 1990 |
What's Included
| Component | Detail | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Rewind spring | Coiled return spring for the recoil starter | 1 |
| Sheave or housing | Not included, this is the spring only | 0 |
| Rope | Not included | 0 |
Key Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Returns the rope | The spring that winds and unwinds inside the recoil starter |
| Direct replacement | Fits in place of Johnson Evinrude 312932 and 777489 |
| Cross referenced | Sierra 18-6511 |
| Three power ratings | 2 HP, 4 HP and 4.5 HP covered |
| Year ranges listed | 1969 to 1980, 1969 to 1992 and 1980 to 1990 |
| Spring only | For a housing that is sound, not a complete starter |
Signs The Spring Needs Replacing
| What You See | What It Means | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Rope will not retract | Spring broken or unhooked at the end | Fit a new spring |
| Rope returns slowly | Spring lost tension | Fit a new spring |
| Rattle from the recoil housing | Broken spring unwound inside | Open it up and fit a new spring |
| Rope pulls out with no resistance | Inner hook has let go | Fit a new spring |
| Spring catches and jumps | Coil distorted or kinked | Fit a new spring |
| Same spring replaced twice | Housing or sheave is worn and loading it | Check the housing as well |
Fitting Notes
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check the horsepower and the year against the table above |
| 2 | Take the recoil starter off the engine and work on a clean bench |
| 3 | Keep a hand on the spring as the housing comes apart, it can unwind fast |
| 4 | Note which way the spring coils before you take it out |
| 5 | Fit the new spring with the hooked end seated in the housing notch |
| 6 | Fit the sheave and check the rope returns before you refit the starter |
| 7 | Wind the rope to the correct preload and check the pull is smooth |
| 8 | Refit the starter and give it three or four pulls before you go near the water |
Condition & Warranty
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Condition | New / New with tags |
| Warranty | 3 year |
| Packaging | Pack |
Before You Buy
- Replaces Johnson Evinrude 312932 and 777489
- Also written as 0312932 and 0777489
- Crosses to Sierra 18-6511 and 93-06511
- Fits the Johnson and Evinrude 2 HP from 1969 to 1980
- Fits the 4 HP from 1969 to 1992
- Fits the 4.5 HP from 1980 to 1990
- One spring, housing and rope not included
- 177 g with packaging
- 30-Day Easy Returns
- Free Worldwide Shipping
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