For a while now, I have been trying to get the pull start to work on my 1983 185s to work. I have reassembled and cleaned every part, but when I pull, the rope comes out about 2 inches and then it won't pull out any longer. I have tried to pull with and without the decompression system but the results are the same. The pulley housing isn't cracked and the spring is wound. The only thing I can think of is the rope which is brown and not very flexible, but I dont think that could be causing it. Help