'50's electric start addition?

[jbjennings]

Guys, a friend of mine has given me a junk '57 18hp of which I have 2. This motor has a geared flywheel for e-start. Is there also some kind of induction coil under that flywheel to charge the battery? If so, can it be tested pretty easily for continuity to see if it's good? Also, where are the likely places to check for a starter bracket and starter used? Laing's?? And one last thing---Price?
BTW, it has the electric choke and male cable connector if anyone wants it. I don't want controls--just the e-start.

 

[F_R]

Re: '50's electric start addition?

No charging capability on a '57, JB.

 

[jbjennings]

Re: '50's electric start addition?

Thanks F-R, but are you SURE?? just kidding
JBJ

 

[steelespike]

Re: '50's electric start addition?

As far as starting there is no need to charge.Just charge it occasionally.
A well tuned motor would start many many times without a recharge.
I used to start my 18 several times a day and charge it every 2 or 3 weeks
with just a every day group 24 battery.

 

[F_R]

Re: '50's electric start addition?

Thanks F-R, but are you SURE?? just kidding
JBJ

Last time I looked anyway. Frank

 

[DJ]

Re: '50's electric start addition?

Google TC Outboard for parts. I'll bet they have all of everything needed.

 

[jbjennings]

Re: '50's electric start addition?

Thanks, DJ,
I'll try them.
JBJ

Steelespike, I was thinking that would be the case on the charging. I would trailer it and bring it home to recharge anyway, so no big deal on the lack of a charging circuit.
Thanks,
JBJ

 

[wbeaton]

Re: '50's electric start addition?

The earliest charging systems used a generator bolted to the side of the motor. I saw a complete starting system from a 1950's 18 hp for sale somewhere for around $100. Might have been at AOMCI.