[Shop-talk] Engine pull cord replacement

[Steven Trovato]

The pull cord on my generator broke during the Hurricane Irene power 
failure.  I rummaged through my box of rope and string and found some 
synthetic "multi-purpose" cord.  It actually looks very much like the 
original, except that the original was black and this is white.  I 
replaced the cord with this and so far, it seems to be working just 
fine.  Actually, considering how infrequently the generator is used, 
the original didn't provide a very impressive length of service.

Anyway, the question is, what do you guys use for replacement pull 
cord?  Is there "official" pull cord that is more durable than the 
stuff I used?   Thanks.

-Steve Trovato
strovato at optonline.net