My 70's pull rope doesn't engage untill you pull the rope about half way out. I took off the starter and pulled on the rope and the little teeth seem to spring out pretty much as soon as you move the rope. The ring with the little window slots does have some wear on it and probably needs to be replaced. Would this cause the problem?
Is there anything to look for because nothing is jumping out at me, but I also have not tore into it any further yet either.