1996 yamaha 25 manual to electric start conversion

[ducksniper99]

I have a 1996 yamaha 25 hp outboard model # C25MSHU that is pull start only. It has been an excellent motor for several years. Rather than spend alot for a new electric start outboard or a used one with a questionable past, I would like to convert my outboard to an electric start.

Can anyone tell me if this is possible? If so what are the part numbers for the components I would need? Is there a conversion kit available for this project and if so what is its part number?

Another option that I have considered is to find a similar motor that has been damaged in a way other than the electric start and use the old parts off of that motor to convert my motor. If this is a possibility, I would like to find someone with these parts to deal with.

I really appreciate any help I can get.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 1996 yamaha 25 manual to electric start conversion

I dont think they make a kit anymore and you also have to change the flywheel as the C model did not have a ring gear.
best would be try to locate a blown electric 25 of about the same vintage.
make sure its also a 2 cyl 25 as there were a few years of a 3cyl 25.

 

[scottcmb]

Re: 1996 yamaha 25 manual to electric start conversion

it like trying to locate a jar full of hens teeth!.......been there done that!!!....and all i needed was the starter motor, solenoid and wiring....cost of new wasnt worth it to me

 

[onelikearock]

I have a 1996 yamaha 25 hp outboard model # C25MSHU that is pull start only. It has been an excellent motor for several years. Rather than spend alot for a new electric start outboard or a used one with a questionable past, I would like to convert my outboard to an electric start.

Can anyone tell me if this is possible? If so what are the part numbers for the components I would need? Is there a conversion kit available for this project and if so what is its part number?

Another option that I have considered is to find a similar motor that has been damaged in a way other than the electric start and use the old parts off of that motor to convert my motor. If this is a possibility, I would like to find someone with these parts to deal with.

I really appreciate any help I can get.

Were you able to make the transition? I'm also looking for the same thing.
Thanks

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