81 Merc Recoil Plate

[Nate McVey]

A buddy of mine has an 81 Merc with a bad recoil plate. Has anyone here replaced one of those, and if so, how difficult was it? I would like to do it for him, as he is busy with wedding stuff and can't seem to find the time.

Any info. is appreciated.

[marine_man]

You'll have to forgive me shiner.. but what is a recoil plate, or what do you mean by a recoil plate?

marine_man

[Nate McVey]

Sorry Marine man, I just saw your reply

I unfortunetly have not had a look at said "recoil plate", but my buddy says it is the wheel that the rope goes around, the top of that (plate) is cracked all the way across......I suppose I should have looked at it with my own two eyes before posting......I'll try and get a look at it this weekend and have some more specific details for you.

Thanks,

[marine_man]

Grab a serial number off it when you take a look at it to. Then we can have a look at the exploded parts view for a beter idea.

marine_man

[Nate McVey]

Thanks Marine_man, I'll take a couple pictures as well.