Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

[jparker7099]

I bought a boat over the weekend with a 1978 Johnson 175 hp Super Seahorse motor. The starter will spin and send the bendix up, but when the bendix makes contact with the flywheel, the shaft of the starter will just spin and not the bendix. I was told from the guy that I bought it from that I could just buy a bendix and replace it. I have search the internet and can not find one. Maybe I am looking the wrong places. Or should I just go ahead and buy a complete new starter?

Thanks

 

[rick_l]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

The part number that you are looking for, I believe is 0390104. It cost around $47.00. If you buy a new starter it will probably run around $1560.00.
You can check out the part on marineengines.com

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

it depends on which stater you have, prestolite, or bosch. look for number on starter.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

yook mine to reputable but fair starter and altenater rebuild shop
they did mine complete for 90 and mine was destroyed but they are common to find for 150 new or remn
bennyb

 

[rick_l]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

The part number that you are looking for, I believe is 0390104. It cost around $47.00. If you buy a new starter it will probably run around $1560.00.
You can check out the part on marineengines.com

Should have been $150.00 not $1560.00

 

[jparker7099]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

Thanks guys. I went home at lunch and looked at it. I did not see a number on the stater to tell which one it is. I am thinking of buying a new one, instead of replacing the drive assembly. Since I plan on keeping the boat for a while. When buying on does it matter what kind I have now? If I am replacing the starter?

How hard is the drive assembly to replace, if i decide to go that route?

Here is a picture of the starter.

Also where is the id plate on this motor? I looked and did not see one.

 

[Benny1963]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

you have the same starter as i do they did a grate job on mine for 90 dollars
totaly remaned i would either have it remaned or replace it looks like the drive system has been through a lot
bennyb

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

a starter/alternator shop can do it for you. as said probably 1/2 price of new one, and will be like new one.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

I got a used one just like it.It bench tests fine.I bought it for 40 bucks at a garage sale.PM me if you like....

 

[jparker7099]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

I got a used one just like it.It bench tests fine.I bought it for 40 bucks at a garage sale.PM me if you like....

PM Sent.

 

[Don S]

Re: Johnson 175 Super Seahorse Starter ??

Just curious, How did it work with the starter Gary sent you?