1972 Johnson 2R72 2HP Outboard Motor Service Repair Manual P/N JM-7201, Page 47Get this manual
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Figure 7-8 Winding Spring Into Housing dPosition knotted end of in slot in ll and counterclockwise around ll flangeSee Fig 7 -9 If installing newlength should measure 64 inches3-12 TURNS