Got a question for the starter gurus.

The o-ring on the electric start from my Wren 54 is gettin stuck to the turbine nut during startup and even into the running stage. ie the o-ring is sticking to the nut which keeps the clutch engaged which slows down the enginer, big flames, hot starts yada yada. Of course it gets stuck during cooldown too.

I've tried cleaning it off with water (o-ring and the nut) but no luck. Should I use something different to clean the nut and o-ring or apply a minute amount of silicon grease? Or is a new o-ring the answer?

Thanks for any advice..

Hank