`68 merc 20 hp starter

[SpecHunter]

Hello all. Just signed up ....
Bought a 1968 merc 20hp that needs plenty work, I think with a few new fuel lines... a carb rebuild and some crunchy wire replacing I can get it running.
But I cant seem to find a starter nor listing for it. ( most were made pull start only) even schematics arent showing it. I dont have a part number bcuz someone swiped it from the motor.
I would greatly appreciate some help. I`m looking for a used starter ... the motor is only worth 125 or so. thanx!!

 

[Brianzerbe]

Re: `68 merc 20 hp starter

My 1970 has a starter # 50-47216, The are discontinued, and real hard to find. when i was looking i saw a few on ebay, that sold for 200 to 400, and luckily the guy i bought the motor from, still had it laying around. i was able to rebuild it, and it works great. if you need any info from it, to try and match something up. let me know. I wired it in, and installed a selinoid, and a normally open pust button where the kill button would be.