pull start electric start conversion

[billyshort]

Hi everyone there has to be an expert out there with an answer to my problem , I have a 1988 25hp mercury outboard motor with a pull start, I want o convert to an electric start, Ive seen a number of you tube examples but not a lot of information on the parts needed, mercury has an antique parts list and some of the numbers match I am leery on ordering online due to the fac tif its the wron part I have to go through the aggravation of trying to get money back and sending the part back, Im in ontario any info would be appreciated

 

[flyingscott]

The kit is expensive. Your best bet is to find a parts motor I have had good luck finding pontoon motors that people wreck. Most of those have electric start. You will need a ring gear for the flywheel and the starter motor, a solenoid and starter switch. The starter switch is mostly NOS now but the kits can be found. You will also need a neutral safety switch.

 

[billyshort]

The kit is expensive. Your best bet is to find a parts motor I have had good luck finding pontoon motors that people wreck. Most of those have electric start. You will need a ring gear for the flywheel and the starter motor, a solenoid and starter switch. The starter switch is mostly NOS now but the kits can be found. You will also need a neutral safety switch.

thanks Scott for the quick reply, I only posted yesterday, I am keeping my eye out for a parts motor, a marina did quote me on the necessary parts but were even more expensive than actual mercury prices , Ill keep looking , glad I posted on this forum I think its going to be perfect for advice thanks again

 

[racerone]

Your location in Ontario ?----What marina quoted you the high prices.----I may know where to find the parts.

 

[billyshort]

Your location in Ontario ?----What marina quoted you the high prices.----I may know where to find the parts.

Hey Racerone,

 

[billyshort]

hey Racerone, 17 marine horsehoe valley road just north of Barrie 15 mins , thats where I got prices from ,in actual fact they seemed to be more than mercury original parts but maybe I was looking at old mercury prices Im in that area Barrie Collingwood Ont Id appreciate any information on parts thanks again

 

[billyshort]

Hey Racerone,

hey Racerone, 17 marine horsehoe valley road just north of Barrie 15 mins , thats where I got prices from ,in actual fact they seemed to be more than mercury original parts but maybe I was looking at old mercury prices Im in that area Barrie Collingwood Ont Id appreciate any information on parts thanks again

 

[racerone]

Contact ----King's marine repair.-----Port Severn.-----They may be able to help you.