HELP! Homelite DM 50 interchange with the 550 ?

[brushwacker]

I was asked to fix the starter on DM 50. Looks like it would be best to replace àll the starter cover - recoil assy. Pics on eBay the 550 look the same. Can anyone here confirm 1 way or the other ?

 

[jacob j.]

I think they're pretty much the same except I think the DM50 starter has an extra shield in it and possibly a different spring. I've got a DM50 parts rig in the shop - I'll take a look at that starter tonight.

 

[brushwacker]

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