Re: Electric start "back in the day"….

[skanders01]

Lots of nostalgia you brought up, with this post. Wished I had such memories. Mine revolved around my dad and I tag teaming the old big twin’s starter rope. Never thought to do anything about it, it was simply a father and son thing.

Anyway, my purpose in all of this is to ask the question, now that a charging system is not a must or even a need for some…me included, that should make the task of adding electric start to my ’71 Evinrude 25 Sporster a lot easier. It will start with a few healthy tugs on the rope, but it is getting awkward for me to get into a good position to accomplish the task multiple times during a day of fishing. My youthful balance function just ain’t there any more. Therefore I am intent on getting a starter motor, a solenoid, and some wire to simplify the starting process.

Anyone ever attempt the task? I would think to most critical item would be the starter mounting bracket. Anyone have one to swap for some cash? Anyone ever Rube Goldberged one that I might copy? Don’t anticipate any issue finding a 12V starter motor and solenoid. Just need to be sure the starter gear matches the teeth on my flywheel.

Many thanks for any help that might be available to share. Just starting to work thought the process. First task will be to see if I can find a picture of the OEM setup for a better mental picture of what the end result should look like. If anyone has a lead on that for me to follow, that would also be appreciated.

Again, nice original post and followups.

Kyle Anderson
Trempeleau, WI
skanders@triwest.net
920-764-0501