1971 Johnson 2HP outboards Service Manual, Page 46Get this manual
4 ATTACHI NG SCREWS
Figure 7-5Starter Rope, Pulley and Handle cInstall rope pulley over spring so pin engages loop in springLubricate outside diameter of spindle with OMC Type "A" and install through pulley so slot in spindle engages rib in housingSecure spindle with screw dipped in Loctite screw lockWind spring counterclockwise into housing (See Figure -8) until outside loop of spring engages outside face of spring cavitySee Figure 7-4Figure -4Correct Position of starter Spring in Housing