Sierra Rewind Spring 18-6522, Replaces 323653 338534, for Johnson/Evinrude Outboard Motors

The Sierra 18-6522 Rewind Spring is a recoil starter spring engineered for Johnson and Evinrude outboard motors. This coiled alloy steel spring stores tension inside the recoil starter housing and returns the starter rope to its retracted position after each pull, a component that wears out or loses tension over time and requires replacement to keep a manual or backup recoil start working reliably. The spring is built to meet or exceed the specifications of the original equipment part it replaces, giving it consistent recoil action and a service life comparable to OEM.

Constructed from alloy steel with a white finish, the 18-6522 is sized to fit directly into the recoil housing designed for the outboard motors that used Evinrude/Johnson part numbers 323653 and 338534. Because rewind springs are fit specific to a particular recoil starter assembly, buyers should confirm their existing spring's part number or their motor's original equipment number against the cross-references listed below before ordering. The spring ships as a single unit and is intended as a direct replacement during recoil starter service or rebuild.

Specifications

• Brand: Sierra
• Manufacturer Part Number: 18-6522
• Product Type: Rewind Spring
• Material: Alloy Steel
• Color: White
• Mounting Type: Engine Mount
• Weight: 0.48 pounds
• Unit Count: 1

Fitment

Fits Johnson/Evinrude outboard motors that originally used rewind spring part numbers 323653 or 338534.

Replaces (OEM)

• 323653
• 338534

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sierra 18-6522 rewind spring fit? The Sierra 18-6522 is designed for Johnson/Evinrude outboard motors that originally used rewind spring part numbers 323653 or 338534.

What OEM part numbers does the 18-6522 replace? It replaces Evinrude/Johnson part numbers 323653 and 338534, so either number can be used to confirm this is the correct spring for your outboard.

Is the Sierra 18-6522 a genuine Johnson or Evinrude part? No, the 18-6522 is a Sierra-manufactured aftermarket rewind spring built to meet or exceed the original equipment part it replaces, rather than a Johnson or Evinrude branded part.

What material is the rewind spring made from? The 18-6522 rewind spring is made from alloy steel with a white finish.

How much does the 18-6522 rewind spring weigh? The Sierra 18-6522 rewind spring weighs 0.48 pounds.

How many springs come in the package? The Sierra 18-6522 is sold as a single rewind spring, a unit count of one.

How do I know if this is the right spring for my recoil starter? Rewind springs are fit specific, so check the part number on your existing spring or your outboard's original equipment number against 323653 or 338534 before ordering the 18-6522.

Does the 18-6522 spring fit both Johnson and Evinrude outboards? Yes, since Johnson and Evinrude outboards shared the same recoil starter components in this application, the 18-6522 fits motors from either brand that used spring 323653 or 338534.

What is the difference between the Sierra 18-6522 and 18-6511 rewind springs? The 18-6522 replaces Evinrude/Johnson 323653 and 338534, while the similar Sierra 18-6511 rewind spring replaces a different OEM number, 312932, so the two are not interchangeable and fit different recoil starter assemblies.

When should a recoil starter rewind spring be replaced? A rewind spring like the 18-6522 typically needs replacement when it loses tension, breaks, or no longer retracts the starter rope fully during recoil starter service or rebuild.