can you convert a 1976 mercury 500 thunderbolt 50hp to an electric start from pull?

[wildfisher]

as noted in the title.. can i convert my pull start merc to an electric start? i know i'll need an ignition switch, battery... also if i could, would i be able to have the pull start as a backup? both possibly... if someone could fill me in and where to get these kits...

 

[keithmylum]

Re: can you convert a 1976 mercury 500 thunderbolt 50hp to an electric start from pul

My 1971merc 400 40hp is an electric and pull start.so I am sure you could do it, but it will probly be costly, ignition coil, starter selinoid, and starter moter maybe a new wiring harness.you are looking at a 1000$ just for those parts.