TOPIC: 1959 Evinrude lark 35 starter assembly

Over the winter I took the pull start assembly off and put in new springs, pawls and screws. When Puting it back on the motor it just free spins and doesn't "grab" and turn the engine. Just looking for some guidance here

I wonder if you have dried grease gumming up the pawls? You'll get the best guidance by posting this question on the "Ask a Member" section of the AOMCI website at www.aomci.org/resources/ask-a-member/