{"product_id":"sierra-18-4913s-starter-rope-3-16-in-x-200-ft-white","title":"Sierra 18-4913S Starter Rope 3\/16 in x 200 ft, White","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Sierra 18-4913S is a 200-foot spool of 3\/16-inch white nylon starter rope for Johnson and Evinrude outboard recoil starters. Buy it once and re-rope tired or snapped pull starts for years. It's the common 3\/16-inch diameter those recoil housings were built around, sold in bulk so you cut only what each job needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Sierra 18-4913S starter rope, a 200-foot spool of 3\/16-inch white nylon cord built to re-rope the recoil starters on Johnson and Evinrude outboards. If your pull start snapped on the water, or the old rope has gone stiff and frayed at the handle, this is the cord that gets you cranking again. It's the same 3\/16-inch diameter that a lot of those recoil housings were designed around, so it seats in the pulley groove and feeds through the guide the way the original did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy a 200-foot spool instead of a pre-cut length? Because one starter only needs a few feet, and this roll gives you enough to re-rope dozens of them. That's exactly what a busy shop wants, and it's why a lot of weekend mechanics buy the spool once and never think about starter cord again. Cut what the job needs, coil the rest, and you're set for years. No running back to the parts counter mid-repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you thread it, measure your pulley. Most Johnson and Evinrude recoil starters from the classic era ran 3\/16-inch cord, but some later automatic-rewind starters use a narrower groove. If yours does, this diameter can bind. Two minutes with a caliper or the old rope in hand tells you what you need. When the size matches, this cord drops right in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind what this is and what it isn't. It's raw starter cord on a spool, not a complete recoil kit. You won't get a pulley, spring, or handle in the box. If your recoil spring is shot or the pawls are worn, the rope alone won't fix the starter. But when the mechanical guts are still good and the cord is simply worn, tired, or snapped, this is the fix, and it's a cheap one. Re-roping a recoil starter is one of the more satisfying quick jobs on an outboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of install habits will make this rope last. First, seal the ends the moment you cut them. Nylon frays fast once it's cut, so hit each end with a lighter or a hot knife and roll it to a point while it's soft, or wrap it tight with electrical tape. A clean, fused end threads through the handle and the pulley eye without snagging. Second, if the fresh cord feels stiff and fights you when you tie the handle knot, soak a 10 to 15 foot section in warm water for a few minutes. It relaxes the fibers and makes knotting a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch it with a plastic T-handle if you can. Metal handles chew on cord this size and can wear through it in a season or two, while a smooth plastic handle rides easy on the rope. The handle isn't part of this listing, so grab one separately if you're building a starter from scratch. On bigger V4 and V6 blocks, expect the cord to stretch an inch or two over the first fifty-odd pulls. That's normal. Leave a little slack in the recoil assembly so the rope fully retracts once it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rope is white, which makes it easy to see the rope path when you're feeding it through a dark recoil housing. Fair warning though. White shows dirt and takes on UV wear faster than darker cord if the motor lives out in the sun, so if your rig is stored uncovered you may see it gray up over time. It still pulls fine, it just won't look showroom fresh. Keep the motor covered and it'll stay clean longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSierra has been supplying replacement parts for marine engines for a long time, and their gear is engineered to meet or exceed the original part it replaces. This cord is no different. It's honest nylon starter rope in the size and length that keeps outboards starting, sold in bulk so you buy it once. Whether you're re-roping a single tired kicker or you keep a shop bench stocked, the 18-4913S spool covers it. Simple part, done right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/16-inch (4.8 mm) diameter, the common cord size a lot of Johnson and Evinrude recoil starters were built around\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e200-foot spool, enough cord to re-rope dozens of starters so shops and repeat DIYers buy it once\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNylon construction stands up to repeated hard pulls and marine humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite color makes the rope path easy to see when you're threading a dark recoil housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Sierra replacement, engineered to meet or exceed the original cord it replaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulk spool format lets you cut only what each job needs with no waste\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with manual recoil and pull-start systems on compatible Johnson and Evinrude outboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Sierra Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size starter rope is this?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's 3\/16-inch (about 4.8 mm) diameter cord, which is the common size for many Johnson and Evinrude recoil starters. Always compare it against your old rope or measure your pulley groove before you thread it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much rope comes on the spool?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e200 feet. One starter only needs a few feet, so a single spool re-ropes dozens of starters. That's why it's popular with repair shops and anyone who works on more than one motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill this fit my Johnson or Evinrude outboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's the 3\/16-inch cord used on many Johnson and Evinrude recoil starters. Some later automatic-rewind starters use a narrower pulley groove where this diameter can bind, so measure your groove or check your old rope first to be sure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the rope made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNylon. It holds up to repeated pulls and to the humidity and salt you deal with on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes a starter handle come with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is the bulk rope spool only. There's no handle, pulley, or spring in the box, so if you're building a starter from scratch you'll need to source a handle separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep the cut ends from fraying?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSeal them as soon as you cut. Melt each end with a lighter or hot knife and roll it to a point while it's soft, or wrap it tight with electrical tape. A fused end threads through the handle and pulley eye without snagging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eThe new rope feels stiff. Any tips for threading it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSoak a 10 to 15 foot section in warm water for a few minutes. It relaxes the fibers and makes tying the handle knot and feeding the cord a lot easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use a metal starter handle with it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA smooth plastic T-handle is easier on cord this size. Metal handles can abrade and wear through the rope over a season or two, so plastic will make the rope last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is the rope?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWhite. It's easy to see when you're feeding it through a dark recoil housing. Just know that white shows dirt and UV wear faster than darker cord, so keep the motor covered if it's stored in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this replace a complete recoil starter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It's replacement cord only. If your recoil spring or pawls are worn out, the rope alone won't fix the starter. 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