Well this has turned into an interesting thread.
Gadge the way you described the roll pin punch is spot on. I ended up parting with a few dollars and the pins where easily removed. I suspect a pin punch unlike a roll pin punch would not be as easy to use given the likely hood of the punch running off course and damaging the starter housing. Similar to the process of using a general socket.
Now I replaced the rope and re-wound the starter and all was well until I put the spring, 2 washers and roll pin back in its place. The pawls just wont throw out no matter what I do. If however I put a little bit of pressure on the housing the covers the pawls they come in and retract exactly as they should. I have repaired quite a few housings and have never encountered this problem before.
If I hit the roll pin in to far it locks up the starter rope.
I was thinking I might have damaged the starter in some way but I cant see any reason why the pawls wont throw out.
I would dearly love some assistance as I was getting a little frustrated on the weekend.
Thanks
Peter
