dave269 3 #1 Posted February 25, 2012 I have a 1960 suburban 400 and cant get the recoil to grab good, the pawls look great &retract properly & the cup is smooth with a little sign of wear, is there an updated starter cup maybe with teeth or grooves that will work, if so I'll need pt#, thanks Dave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,407 #2 Posted February 25, 2012 I had a similar problem with mine a few years ago. I took it completely apart, cleaned it and put it back together. Worked fine ever since. No grease, oil, WD-40 or anything. It should be dry, and everything will move freely. Grease/oil will only make it slip again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #3 Posted February 25, 2012 I agree, clean it up good. If it has fairbanks I do put a little touch of grease where the paws slide on the housing, NOT, on the ends where they make contact with the cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave269 3 #4 Posted March 2, 2012 I solved the slipping issue with the recoil !!!!! upon very close examination I noticed the pawls were slightly rounded, so I took them off and ground the ''back-side'' lightly until the rounded edge dissappeared and became sharp again. grabs AWESOME . probably better than factory!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites