calling all motor guru's electric starter install

[danboatman44]

I am thinking of installing a starter on my 25 hp johnson is there anything i should know before i do.

Has anyone out there done this before that has any info they want to share.


What brand starters are reliable?


thanks in advance ,, please share your experience

 

[danboatman44]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

i guess i should give more info

i have a pull start 25 hp short shaft johnson , low hours runs great.. hard to start when cold.. bad problem is if i have to pull it 10 times than my arm is shot and dont feel like fishing ,, (SHOULDER SURGERIES) ,, if you need any other info please let me know... i am looking for any and all advice as to help me in making this install as smooth as possible.

thanks again
Dan

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

year model & # more important. does motor currently have toothed flywheel, bracket for starter mount.

 

[danboatman44]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

year model & # more important. does motor currently have toothed flywheel, bracket for starter mount.

year = 1981
model=J25RCIM
yes it has a flywheel with teeth
i am not sure if it has a bracket.. i see space where starter would fit.
the j25rcim is pretty much identical to some of the models that have the starter just no starter and has pull rope instead.


thanks

 

[jasper60103]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

I have the same motor.
You will need a starter bracket.

edit: I sometimes see starter and solenoid assemblies w/bracket on ebay from $100-150.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

jit is available for $407.94. plus shipping. go here, on the drop down menu, chose ob accessories, then 1981, then starter kit 25 hp. http://shop2.evinrude.com/ext/index.aspx?s1=bf6ad09c53cead335fcfd8a6471c0f7f

Part Number: 0173346
Description: ELEC ST KIT 25&35
Pack Qty: 1
Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00 x 6.75 (in)
Weight: 8.79 lbs
Equivalent Parts: 0173964

 

[bankerjohn]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

There's one on eBay for $346 + shipping ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EVIN...4953305QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

 

[jasper60103]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

Dan,
did you checkout the Cold Start Procedure (http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=225510)?

Not sure why you're having a hard time? Maybe it's something the forum can help with?

I woke up my motor this Spring with 2-3 pulls. It never takes more than that.

Please don't get me wrong, electric start is a good thing to have anyway.

 

[danboatman44]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

i have seen starters for 129.99,,, why is kit 450.00??? cant i get starter motor than by the ither parts seperate for alot less than 400 to 450.00,, i talked to a person on here that said they did theres for under 300??? whats in the kit gold.. lol... trying to keep this cheap.. i am saving for my 60/40 jet,,,

 

[danboatman44]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

I have the same motor.
You will need a starter bracket.

edit: I sometimes see starter and solenoid assemblies w/bracket on ebay from $100-150.

where do you see starter and solenoid assemblies w/bracket for 150??

Jasper how do you like the johnson 25? mine will be pushing a heavy 14 ft fisher modified v with some weight in it... live well 2 batts seats etc...... in process of replacing transom now..want to have her close to being done by the 4th .. tell me about your 25 hows it treat you.. and anything i should know about mine.?,,, motor is being tuned up right now.. my mechanic's got it.. he is going over it,, maybe it will be easier to start when i get her back... i want electric though,,, i have a bad right arm.. 4 surgeries later i am glad i can use it at all let alone pull start this HORSE when its cold.. UGH...

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

sure make a list of all the parts you need. just make sure you are getting the right parts, all staters are not the same, mounting brackets, the bendix. you are also getting new equipment, that will last, rather than a starter with 2 starts left on the brushes, or burnt armature.

 

[danboatman44]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

i havent put the starter on yet and not so sure i am going to any time soon.. it almost always starts now with one pull and when she is warmed up it almost takes a 1/2 pull.. she must have a hot spark .. thanks all./.. maybe over winter i will go for starter

 

[jasper60103]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

yea, glad to hear you got the cold start problem solved.
Its a great little motor and pushes my 400# tinnie well.

 

[HB06]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

I am thinking of installing a starter on my 25 hp johnson is there anything i should know before i do.

Has anyone out there done this before that has any info they want to share.


What brand starters are reliable?


thanks in advance ,, please share your experience

I have a 77 25 seahorse that starts easy enough but I would still like the starter. Picked up 2 40 horse power plants with starters but I think the brackets are different. Both starters work great. Are they the same starter if I can get a bracket. Not to worried about having the motor charge the battery. I can hook it up to a battery tender. So if any one has a bracket for a 77 25 hp johnson I could use one.

 

[HB06]

Re: calling all motor guru's electric starter install

If any one needs some parts for a 40 hp johnson. I have 2 power heads complete for the most part. I think late 70's. I am not on here everyday so be patient.