starter pawl on Evinrude 25R77S keeps getting chewed up

[nlove]

I wonder if anyone can tell me why the starter pawl on Evinrude 25R77S keeps getting chewed up. I have had to replace it twice in the last year. Also wondering why they don't make it in metal vs plastic that seems to get damaged easily

 

[racerone]

They used plastic for over about 30 years.----Did someone grease the friction parts that engage the pawl ?-----Pulling gently to engage the pawl first?----Are you using the blue ones?

 

[nlove]

I did not grease the parts, and I guess you are talking about the pin it sits on and the large wire spring? What grease do you recommend? I am using the black ones and probably do need to be sure to pull gently to engage the pawl first. Thanks

 

[racerone]

Not supposed to be grease on those parts.

 

[nlove]

Thanks, I can see how grease would gum things up and not move freely. I'll try the strategy of more carefully engaging the pawl

 

[racerone]

Look closely , there has to be friction / drag on the spring to fully engage the pawl.

 

[nlove]

will do!