Re: 1966 Evinrude convert to electric start?
Howdy, Duckcommander.<br /><br />Yes. OMC offered a kit to convert the 18hp JohnnyRudes of that era. There is a chapter in the Johnson Service Manual, 10th Edition, published in 1964 that shows how to install it. Pages 502 to 509.<br /><br />If you can't find a kit, all you need is the starter, wiring harness, junction box, choke solenoid and switch plate.<br /><br />If that sounds like a lot of trouble, you might look for a blown JohnnyRude 18 Electric Start of the early to late '60s and switch the key parts.<br /><br />Good luck.
